Following a bye through the earlier rounds due to progression last season we finally enter this season’s FA Vase at the Second Round Proper stage.
And what a way to enter with a 300 mile round trip up north to face Whickham FC of the Northern League Division One.
Coach tickets for this Saturday’s game can be purchased here.
Our Northern League based opponents currently sit 15th in their table after winning four, drawing one and losing five of their opening fixtures. Recent postponements due to weather and extended cup runs have reduced the amount of league games played so far.
Overcoming Campion, Birtley Town and in the last round, north west-based Ashton Town earlier in the competition, the Long Jacks are hitting their grove and it will take a special effort to see us into the next round.
Dave McNabb, who is no stranger to FA Vase success after winning it at Wembley with Warrington Rylands back in 2021, won’t be taking the trip lightly as he knows how tough these trips to the North East can be.
In his post match interview following this weekends fantastic win on the road at Kendal, McNabb has the following to say about the upcoming tie.
You can see the full interview on YouTube here.
Speaking of the weekend’s match against Kendal, an Andy Scarisbrick brace and yet another Harry Wright clean sheet, sealed the win as we controlled the game for the majority of the 90 minutes as we start to look like a real force to be reckoned with.
Kendal heaped praise on our fans and club for our excellent behaviour in what turned out to be a great day all round. Our match gallery and highlights from a top day out in the Lakes, can be found below.
Images courtesy of Phil Hill
In Opposition – Whickham FC
Whickham Football Club is a proud member of the Ebac Northern League, a status they have held since 1944.
The club achieved promotion to Division One for the first time in 2018. Their highest football league finish was 7th following a successful 2021/2022 season.
The team sports the famous black and white stripes and shares the First Mortgage Glebe ground with their good neighbors, Whickham Cricket Club.
Their club’s greatest achievement to date is lifting the FA Vase in 1981.
Tickets – Pay On The Gate
Adults – £8
Concessions – £6
Children – £3
Both cash & card accepted
Supporters Coach
Tickets are on sale for the supporters coach departing from Gigg Lane at 10.30am here.
Travel & Parking
Address: Glebe Sports Ground, Rectory Lane, Whickham, Tyne & Wear, NE16 4PF, UK
Public Transport: To Follow
Nearest train: To Follow
Driving: To Follow
Parking: The main cricket carpark has limited spaces (NE16 4AB)
Whickham shopping centre is a 3min walk from the ground (same postcode) Street parking is also available but please be mindful of local residents.
Ground Facilities: The Corner Flag cafe at the ground serves chips, hotdogs, burgers, pork subs, pies and sausage rolls as well as hot and cold drinks and sweet treats.
Alcohol will be served in the bar and can be taken pitchside in plastic cups.
Both cash and card are accepted for tickets and in the ground.
Non league dogs, flags and drums are all welcome.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
