Newton Aycliffe have recorded two victories and one draw in their past three matches, with last Saturday’s away game against North Ferriby falling foul to a waterlogged pitch.
October 31st
Ashington AFC 0 v Newton Aycliffe 3
All three goals came in the second half on this Halloween fixture. The first half saw Ashington’s Josh Gilchrist put a penalty wide within a few minutes of the game starting. Jack Clarkson got Aycliffe’s first goal in the second half and Scott Fenwick soon made it 2-0. Harry Powell was sent off for Ashington and Tom Henson sealed three points for Aycliffe scoring the third and final goal.
November 4th
Consett AFC 0 v Newton Aycliffe 1
A close game played in wet and cold conditions. There were familiar faces on both teams and former Consett player Scott Fenwick scored the sole goal of the game after getting on a cross in a crowded box. Consett had the majority of possession in the second half, but couldn’t break Aycliffe down. Late in the game, Consett went down to ten as former Aycliffe player Marc Costello was given marching orders after receiving a second yellow.
November 8th
Newton Aycliffe 2 v Lincoln United 2
All four goals occurred in just 14 minutes in a match which pitted 18th against 17th. Jack Robertson first found the net for Aycliffe in just the third minute, but Lincoln’s Max Baker restored parity just two minutes later. Robertson got his brace in the eighth minute, but a somewhat contentious penalty decision to Lincoln allowed Elliot Dye to make it 2-2. This was the final score and the second half became a slower tempo where Lincoln played as conservative as they could while Aycliffe failed to break them down.
The club have a coach travel to Matlock Town on 29th November that can be booked by emailing Secretary@newtonaycliffe.co.uk, seats cost £25 and payment must be paid in advance to secure booking. It is Aycliffe’s first ever encounter against Matlock and their home ground, Causeway Lane, is considered one of Britain’s most scenic with dramatic views of the Derbyshire countryside.
Photo by Yvonne Wood of Jonny White on a charge down the wing v Lincoln Utd.