South Shields 2-1 Gateshead: Shields take derby glory

South Shields ended Gateshead’s six-game winning run in pre-season after a pulsating derby in front of a four-figure crowd.

Northern Premier League preview: Over half the league is in contention

South Shields have been installed as the early favourites to claim the title and the completion of their transition to a...

Aaron O’Connor gets a homecoming with Basford United

The 37-year-old, most recently at Tamworth, has joined Steve Chettle’s Pitching In NPL Premier side.

South Shields confirm departure of Wouter Verstraaten

After completing a master’s degree in finance management, he will now return to his native Netherlands to take the next step...

Reid and Jones the right fit for Sutton Coldfield boss Neil Tooth

Striker Reid has arrived at the NPL Midlands club from Sporting Khalsa, while defender Jones has joined the Royals from AFC...

Histon ready for big move!

The Cambridgeshire club, along with local rivals Cambridge City and Soham Town Rangers, were shifted into the new Pitching In NPL...

South Shields 2-3 Marske United: Dicicco ends Mariners march

Twice Shields came from behind only to be undone by McKenzie Dicicco’s 88th minute winner.

Stafford Rangers 2-0 Aston Villa U23s: Villa youngsters beaten by impressive Rangers

STAFFORD Rangers continued their pre-season preparations with an impressive victory over Aston Villa under-23s – after making a flying start.

Workington 1-2 Lancaster City: Reds undone by old boys

Niall Cowperthwaite headed in a free-kick from Sam Bailey after 34 minutes and 12 minutes from time Rob Wilson scored the...

Alfreton Town 1-2 Solihull Moors: Moors skipper takes the spoils

All the goals came in an entertaining opening half that started with Moors’ Jordan Cranston almost looping a ball into the...

Double swoop for upbeat Gainsborough Trinity

Minkley, 20, is a former Derby County Under-23s centre-back while midfielder Hornshaw, 21, featured for Football League Two side Scunthorpe United...

Hednesford Town 1-3 Buxton: Ace Diego at the double

The friendly had added spice with the visitors now managed by former Hednesford boss Gary Hayward.

Stalybridge Celtic 1-2 Curzon Ashton: Tasty Bunn stuns Celtic

Curzon Ashton had a wonder strike from substitute Jack Bunn, an inspired keeper Chris Renshaw and the width of a post...

New manager Chris Willcock excited by Workington chance

Willcock resigned as manager of their NPL North West division rivals Ramsbottom United on Thursday and was appointed by the Reds...

PFA plaque tribute to Bert Whalley

Whalley played for both Stalybridge Celtic and Manchester United before being appointed by legendary manager Matt Busby as a coach at...

Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke aims to bite the NPL big boys

The Dabbers are six fixtures down in their nine-game pre-season schedule with Altrincham, Leek Town and Chester all to visit the...

Frustrated Marine postpone 3G pitch switch

The Mariners were due to replace the grass surface at Rossett Park next week.

FC United of Manchester 3-1 Enfield Town: Main man is Trophy hero

FC United secured an outright win of the Brian Lomax Trophy for only the second time with a dominant performance over...

Blyth Spartans 1-2 South Shields: Darius hits top double to life trophy

In front of a 993-strong crowd, South Shields maintained their 100 per cent record while Spartans lost theirs.

Gainsborough Trinity 2-0 Guiseley: Trinity tame proud Lions

Goals early and late in the second half gave Gainsborough victory over National League North side Guiseley.

David Norris is the man for all seasons

There will come a time this season when David Norris is driving home late on a Tuesday night, with a motorway...

Macclesfield 0-0 Stalybridge Celtic: Brilliant Ben saves Macc

Macc grew into the half with some fine, free-flowing football. Laurent Mendy headed two efforts wide, Tom Clare headed over and...

Whitley Bay 0-0 Whitby Town: Bay denied by the woodwork

A hot afternoon on Tyneside saw Bay twice rattle the woodwork in the second half as they threatened to pull off...

Guiseley 1-4 Everton U23s: Lions tammed by Dobbin

All the goals came in the first-half with the visitors taking the lead with the opening chance. A cross was saved...

Blyth Spartans legend Robbie Dale back for one last hurrah

After joining the famous FA Cup giant-killers in 2005, Dale went on to score 212 goals in a club record 680...