Ahead of last weekend’s Emirates FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium lit up its iconic arch in the colours of all 737 teams to play in the competition this season, including Newton Aycliffe F.C.
737 teams from Step 6 of the National League system through to the Premier League took part in the 137th edition of the world’s oldest domestic cup competition, involving over 11,000 players and resulting in over 3,000 goals.
Days before the showpiece Final which was played at Wembley Stadium connected by EE, the stadium’s arch and big screen lit up to celebrate every one of the clubs, from the 370 who started in the Extra Preliminary Round in early August through to the two Premier League finalists, Chelsea & Manchester Utd, who battled it out for the trophy last weekend with Antonio Conte’s Blues emerging victorious.
Meanwhile Newton Aycliffe will be celebrating the end of the season with their Presentation Night at the Sports Club in Moore Lane on Friday 8 June @ 7:30pm. Featuring music from band “Another Crisis”
Admission is just £3 on the door with Season Ticket holders free.
There will also be a special offer of 2 pints for £5 on selected lager beers before 9pm.
Pictured: Wembley lit in the royal blue colours of Newton Aycliffe FC
