Newton Aycliffe return to league action this Saturday (9 August) hoping to build on the success of last season’s campaign. Aycliffe finished 24-25 in 6th place in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division.
There have been significant personnel changes at Moore Lane over the summer with Brian Atkinson bringing in experienced coaches Richie Hill and Andy Coyles to assist him. They’ve been working hard to assemble a competitive squad ahead of the new season. Results have been promising in preseason with wins against Step 3 clubs Stockton Town & Hebburn Town.
The final game of preseason saw Hebburn Town visit the Ashcourt Stadium on Friday night. Aycliffe ran out 2-1 winners. Jack Clarkson scored first for the home side with a header on 36 mins. Hebburn equalised on 76 mins but it was latest signing Kieran Greenway who got the winner with just a few minutes left.
Aycliffe play away to Pontefract Collieries in the opening game of the season on Saturday 9 August. That game will be played at Ossett United’s ground as Pontefract’s stadium is undergoing refurbishment.
The first home game of the season comes on Tuesday 12 August when Brighouse Town will be the visitors. Kick off is 7:45pm. That match is followed by our Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round tie home to Newcastle Blue Star, which is to be played on Saturday 16 August.
Full fixture details can be found on our website www.newtonaycliffefc.co.uk
Photo by Yvonne Wood of Jack Clarkson, who scored against Hebburn Town on Friday night.
