Allan Young

It was nice to be able to watch another Benfield home game in what seemed a lifetime since the last home game with Newton Aycliffe being the visitors. Newton Aycliffe were sharp from the first minute and looked dangerous in attack. The 3rd minute brought the first effort on goal when Aycliffe fullback Dan Myers advanced down the left wing and crossed the ball into the box, finding team mate Eddie Thomas who shot well, bringing […]

It was the first step on the road to Wembley for the LIONS, in what would be a tough game against Newton Aycliffe who are sitting in third position in the Northern league.  Apart from a win for the team it was going to be sense of pride for Benfield manager Colin Stromsoy, who had previously managed the visitors.   Newton Aycliffe started off the brightest dominating possession but not having any real shots of significance

This was Benfield’s first meeting of the season against our nearest neighbours Whitley Bay, a good crowd was expected with the game being played on a Friday evening, and no other Northern League games being played. Benfield’s goal keeper Alfie Gordon  was soon called into action in the second minute saving well for a corner from a strong effort by Whitley Bay’s striker Cameron Brewis. It was then the turn of Whitley Bay’s goalkeeper Dan

Crook Town were the visitors to Sam Smith’s Park for today’s Northern League fixture, both teams were mid table so a pretty even game was expected. Play was even with no shots in the first seven minutes but things changed in the eighth when a fine Benfield move saw a pass from Dennis Knight controlled by Layton Watts, who switched the ball to Paul Brayson. The Benfield striker controlled the ball well to shoot at

One of the longest away trips of the season was the venue for Newcastle Benfield’s next game with Northallerton being the hosts.   Play was even for the first quarter of an hour, with only one real attacking occasion. It came in the 13th minute with a good move down the left wing by Benfield’s Cameron Gascoigne leaving him able to play in Connor Walker, who forced a deflected shot.   A minute later it was Benfield’s