New Season Arrives
After a gap of nine months, competitive football returns on Saturday when Newton Aycliffe commence the 2021/2022 season with a trip to Billingham Town. The Newtonians will be hoping for a full, uninterrupted, season having seen the last two campaigns curtailed. Colin Stromsoy’s side performed strongly in those two part-seasons & will want to build on that record for the new season.
The Ebac Northern League Division One has seen three departures with Stockton Town, Hebburn & Shildon having being promoted under the FA’s restructuring exercise. They have been replaced by Crook Town, Redcar Athletic & West Allotment Celtic who have been promoted from Northern League Division Two.
Aycliffe begin their League campaign with two away fixtures – Billingham Town on Saturday 31 July and Bishop Auckland on Tuesday 3 August. The first competitive match of the season at the Beaumont Landscapes Stadium is on Saturday 7 August when Thornaby will be the visitors to Moore Lane as the Emirates FA Cup gets underway.
Colin Stromsoy has retained the majority of the squad that have served him well over the last two seasons, however, there are a few additions including experienced ex-Spennymoor defender Chris Mason.
Newton Aycliffe FC fixtures July/August – subject to change. Please check www.newtonaycliffefc.co.uk for latest details.
31/7 Billingham Town Away 3.00pm Div 1
3/8 Bishop Auckland Away 7.45pm Div 1
7/8 Thornaby Home 3.00pm FA Cup
10/8 Newcastle Benfield Home 7.45pm Div 1
14/8 Consett Away 3.00pm Div 1
17/8 Seaham Red Star Away 7.30pm Div 1
21/8 West Auckland Town Home 4.00pm Div 1
24/8 Crook Town Home 7.45pm Div 1
28/8 Guisborough Town Away 3.00pm Div 1
31/8 Sunderland Ryhope CW Away 7.30pm Div 1
