The opposition: Pontefract Collieries
Nickname: The Colls
Founded: 1958
Ground: Beechnut Lane, Pontefract
Capacity: 1200 (300 seated)
Daren Persson Stadium to Pontefract Collieries: 103 mile
Last Season in FA Trophy: Defeat v Yorkshire Amatuer, 1-1 (2-4 on penalties)
Twitter: @PonteCollsFC
This Saturday Marc Nash will guide the Robins’ into the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy for the first time since the 1991-92 season, when they go up against Pontefract Collieries on Saturday.
The furthest the Robins have gone in the competition was the second round proper in 1983-84 season when they were knocked out by Barnet. After previous rounds wins against Willington, Morecambe, Workington, Durham City respectively.
The Robins’ will be looking to make an impression in the competition and look to go far as possible in the competition.
Last season the visitors went out at this stage, losing 2-4 on penalties to Yorkshire Amatuer after the game was tied 1-1 after 90 minutes.
The Colls’ have a Gibraltan international amongst their ranks in Adam Preistley who has 31 appearance’s for the national side.
How to find us
By Car
The postcode of the stadium is NE29 0SS. Some limited parking spaces can be found at the stadium and there is plenty and free street parking on West Percy Road adjacent to the stadium.
By the Tyne & Wear Metro
Tyneside is well served by a light rail system known as the Tyne & Wear Metro. North Shields is easily accessible from Newcastle City Centre from Monument station where trains to the Coast go via North Shields. The Daren Persson Stadium is served by two stops, Meadow Well (5 minutes’ walk) or North Shields (10 minutes’ walk).
By Bus
The 306 & 310 bus service from Newcastle City Centre (Haymarket Bus Station) to Tynemouth runs within close proximity to the stadium. The stadium is located off Waterville Road (East).
Car Parking:
We have a car park in front of the ground to accommodate Players and Officials, parking for spectators is on the streets surrounding the ground.
Admission:
Admission prices for Northern League and most Cup games:
- Adults £9
- Concessions (Senior Citizens) £6
- Children (Under 16’s) £3
All payable at the turnstiles except where games are deemed all-ticket. Please note our turnstile is cash only.
**Season tickets are not valid for this fixture**
