By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC’s assistant manager Andy Coyles admitted that the ‘chat’ in the dressing room at the interval proved pivotal on Tuesday night as the Colliers reached the quarter finals of the Newcastle Flooring Senior Cup after a 5-1 win over Newcastle University. “We said at half time that … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s assistant manager Andy Coyles has said that the Woodhorn Lane club will be treating Tuesday night’s match against Newcastle University in the Newcastle Flooring Senior Cup seriously. Its ten years since the Colliers last won the competition – with a 3-0 victory over Whitley Bay at St James’ Park – … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s assistant manager Andy Coyles poured praise on the supporters at the Woodhorn Lane based club following Saturday’s 3-1 win over Dunston UTS and thanked them for showing ‘understanding.’ Coyles said: “We appreciate that we have had a tough time of late and that the majority of supporters have stuck by us. It’s quite … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s Craig Spooner played down what was an exceptional goal by the midfielder on Saturday – instead stressing the importance of the result. The Colliers won their first game at home this term with a 3-1 verdict over Dunston UTS – the side that had knocked them off the Isuzu FA … Read more

By Brian Bennett Paul Van-Zandvliet bagged a brace on his home debut on Saturday as Ashington chalked up a 3-1 home win over Dunston UTS. And afterwards, the 22 year old admitted that his second goal which arrived in the 54th minute ranks as one of the best in his career: “It’s a while since … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s assistant manager Andy Coyles said his lads played with ‘smiles on their faces’ in the terrific but eventful 3-1 win over Dunston UTS at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. Paul Van-Zandvliet scored a brace on his home debut whilst midfielder Craig Spooner netted with an excellent set piece which deservedly put … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner is adamant that his players will ‘turn things round’ – as the Colliers slipped down a notch and now occupy fourth from bottom spot in the Northern Premier League East Division table following a 2-0 defeat against Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday night. Two goals in the last … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner says his outfit need to ‘smarten up – and fast’ in the wake of Saturday’s 3-0 defeat against Dunston UTS in the first qualifying round of the Isuzu FA Trophy. Speaking after the reverse, Skinner said: “I have mixed emotions if I’m honest. I thought we started … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner says he and his Woodhorn Lane outfit will not deviate from their style of football. In his postmatch press conference after his outfit had lost their third league game of the season by a 2-0 scoreline at Bridlington on Saturday, Skinner commented: “It was obviously a disappointing … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Oli Thompson says he is delighted to link up with Ashington on a loan deal from Gateshead. The Sunderland-born youngster, who only turned 18 last month, made his debut for the Colliers in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Stocksbridge Park Steels at Bracken Moor – and claimed an assist … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner looked on as his outfit gave an under par display which culminated in a 2-0 home defeat against Consett at Woodhorn Lane on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. And afterwards, the boss issued a no-nonsense message to his squad when he said: “Our performance today was nowhere near … Read more

By Brian Bennett Charlie Exley netted his second goal of the season for Ashington when he scored the opener with a header in their 2-1 win over Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday. And the Newcastle-born left back admitted afterwards that he ‘backed’ himself to score: “It sounds like a cliché but I knew the ball … Read more

By Brian Bennett Youngster Mason Hardy scored Ashington’s winner in the 2-1 result over Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday – and said that the super strike meant ‘the world to him.’ Charlie Exley headed the Colliers in front early in the contest in Sheffield but the hosts levelled with a penalty from Luke Rawson before … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was cock-a hoop after watching his side pick up a 2-1 victory over Stocksbridge Park Steels to claim their first league win of the season. Reflecting on the performance in South Yorkshire, the boss described the win as being ‘vitally important’ – but that the points could … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was naturally disappointed after his side went down to a 1-0 defeat against Ossett United at Woodhorn Lane on Tuesday night. However, the boss said afterwards, that apart from his outfit needing to learn quickly after conceding poor goals and being more ruthless … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner could not hide his disappointment on Saturday after Kev Hayes had knocked the Colliers out of this season Emirates FA Cup with a goal deep into stoppage time. Hosts Stockton won the game 2-1. Jordan Summerly put Ashington ahead but home skipper Adam Nicholson levelled before the … Read more

“It’s a tough draw – and I don’t think we have got a fantastic record there” By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner will lay down a challenge to his side ahead ofSaturday’s trip to face Stockton Town in the preliminary round of the Emirates FA Cup. The Woodhorn Lane boss said: “It’s a … Read more

This is the first meeting between Ashington and Stockton Town in the FA Cup but it’s not the first time the Collier’s have taken on teams from the Teesside town in the competition. On 27th November 1926 the Colliers disposed of Stockton in the first round of the FA Cup by the odd goal in … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner heaped praise on referee Givi Todua following thethrilling 4-4 draw against Brighouse Town on Saturday. The Colliers had reduced the deficit to 4-3 when with time running out, a long clearanceby ‘keeper Karl Dryden led to a dramatic 97 th minute equaliser. The ball was headed on … Read more

By Brian Bennett The volume levels amongst supporters at Woodhorn Lane went up a few notches onSaturday when Darren Lough scored a dramatic 97 th minute equaliser for Ashingtonagainst Brighouse Town. The goal was the final piece of action crammed into a pulsating encounter – in what wasthe Colliers first game in the Northern Premier … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was faced with a dilemma of being happy or upsetwhen he conducted his postmatch press conference after Saturday’s 4-4 draw againstBrighouse Town. The Colliers – on their return to the Northern Premier League after a period of 55 years– were 4-2 down as the game entered stoppage … Read more

In 1956 Jacky left Amble to sign for Leeds United preferring the Elland Road club to both Blackpool and Luton. After aonly a few days in Yorkshire the 18 year old became homesick and returned to his native North East. It was rumoured that Newcastle United were pondering a move for the promising youngster. The youngster eventually … Read more

By Brian Bennett If you mention the town of Brighouse, a vast majority of people would immediately think of the World famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. Their famous rendition of ‘The Floral Dance’ which dates back to 1977, was a huge hit in the UK record charts – but on Saturday, it’s Ashington who … Read more

By Brian Bennett Newly signed striker Wilson Kneeshaw couldn’t have painted much of a better picture onhis Ashington debut after scoring twice and claiming an assist – as the Colliers brushedNorth Shields aside following a 4-0 win in their Emirates FA Cup clash on Saturday. However the Darlington-born forward – an artist – also revealed … Read more

By Brian Bennett Cameron Gascoigne and Craig Spooner were both on the score sheet in Ashington’scomprehensive 4-0 victory over North Shields on Saturday. The duo opened their accounts in this season’s FA Cup extra preliminary round clashagainst the Shieldsmen at Woodhorn Lane with Wilson Kneeshaw adding a brace. But afterwards, Gascoigne and Spooner – whilst … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was delighted on Saturday night after his side hadmade a great start to the new season. Skinner’s outfit were convincing in their 4-0 win over North Shields in the Emirates FACup extra preliminary round clash at Woodhorn Lane with goals coming from CameronGascoigne, Craig Spooner and two … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington started the season with a bang on Saturday when they delivered a knockoutblow to local rivals North Shields after an emphatic 4-0 victory in their Emirates FA Cupextra preliminary round match at Woodhorn Lane. New signings Cameron Gascoigne and Wilson Kneeshaw featured prominently. Theformer broke the deadlock early in the clash … Read more

The first time the sides met was way back in the 1906-07 season in the first qualifying round of the cup. After a 2-2 draw at Ashington the sides met at what was then known as the Old Cycling Grounds, Hawkey’s Lane and this time Shields won by the odd goal in three. In the … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington go into Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie against local rivals North Shields atWoodhorn Lane with manager Ian Skinner warning his squad that they face a toughopponent. However the boss said at the weekend that the prolonged run which his side enjoyedlast season – where they reached the last qualifying round before … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner, reflecting on the 3-0 defeat by Workington in his sides final warm up game ahead of Saturday’s curtain raiser in the Emirates FA Cup against North Shields, said he believed “there were lots of things to be pleased about.” Skinner commented: “In the early part of the … Read more

By Brian Bennett Top FIFA, UEFA and Premier League referee Michael Oliver has been in charge of prestige matches over the years – but on Friday August 4, he will be the man in the middle at his hometown football club. Ashington FC host ‘An evening with Michael Oliver’ in their clubhouse and tickets – … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner said he was ‘most definitely delighted and overall thoroughly pleased’ with the performance from his players after the 0-0 draw against Morpeth Town at Craik Park on Saturday. Skinner commented: “Obviously it’s the first pre season game we’ve had against higher ranked opposition, It was good that … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner says he knows his outfit will face a tough test whenthey make the short trip to face Morpeth Town at Craik Park on Saturday (3pm kick off). The boss previewing the friendly said: “It is a game we will look forward to – going inagainst a team … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC is delighted to announce the appointment of two more members to the managerial staff at Woodhorn Lane. And in doing so, the Colliers will have a unique three pronged team as manager Ian Skinner, his assistant Andy Coyles and now newcomer Ritchie Hill are all ‘A’ licensed coaches. The other … Read more

By Brian Bennett For Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner there was far much more to admire from the 2-0victory over Bedlington Terriers on Wednesday night than the result. Skinner – who gave starts to a plethora of youngsters for the first 55 minutes of thegame – said afterwards: “The first half team tonight was very … Read more

By Brian Bennett The Northern Premier League released the new fixtures last week – and Ashingtonmanager Ian Skinner was upbeat about them. The Colliers start their campaign with a home tie against North Shields in the EmiratesFA Cup on Saturday August 5 – then a week later play their first game in the NPL forover … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner – reflecting on his sides 3-2 win over Whitley Bay at Hillheads on Saturday – reckons he can ‘start to see things coming together’ Monsoon weather conditions coupled with thunder and lightening preceded the game but the contest got underway on time. The Colliers were 3-0 up … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager would like nothing better than his players to enjoy another exciting and mouth watering run in this season’s Emirates FA Cup. The Colliers had some fabulous tussles and victories against the likes of Ashton United, Bradford Park Avenue and Stocksbridge Park Steels during the last campaign – all clubs … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington started their pre season warm up games with a 7-2 defeat away to Ebac Northern League first division newcomers Birtley Town on Saturday. But manager Ian Skinner has re-iterated that he does not get hung up on results from friendlies – as he tinkers with his formation and style of play: … Read more

By Brian Bennett It’s two months since Ashington clinched promotion to the Northern Premier League – and although manager Ian Skinner announced at the Presentation Evening that he would like every member of the squad to remain with him ‘on the journey’ – due to a variety of reasons it was inevitable that a number … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s new forward Cameron Gascoigne admitted that he garners his footballing inspiration from a family member who is World famous. Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne was a fans favourite especially during his career in the 1980’s with Newcastle United and also England where he won 57 caps. Now 21 year old Cameron has … Read more

By Brian Bennett Cameron Gascoigne says he is excited after putting pen to paper for Ashington last week. For the past two years, Gascoigne – a forward – has been with Ebac Northern League first division outfit Newcastle Benfield joining them after he had just celebrated his 19th birthday. But the Gateshead-born player admitted that … Read more

By Brian Bennett Goalkeeper Ross Coombe says he is looking forward to enjoying his football again after signing for Ashington last week. The 24 year old who has also worn the number one jersey at South Shields, West Auckland and Consett, said:  “I’m looking forward to enjoying my football again. After the end of every … Read more

By Brian Bennett George Rounsfell, one of Ashington FC’s new signings, admitted that he is looking forward to playing at Woodhorn Lane – in a stadium where there is a ‘proper atmosphere.’ The 21 year old admitted that he went through a period where he fell out of love with football but played towards the … Read more

The FA have today released the scheduled for the Emirates FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy for the 2023/24 season. Last season, we had a magnificent run to the 4th Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup, whilst in 2023/24 we will be competing in the Isuzu FA Trophy for the first time since 1984/85. … Read more

By Brian Bennett He may be joining a new club only a few miles up the road but Matty Dopson is excited about his move from Blyth Spartans to Ashington. Dopson who has linked up with the Colliers after playing at Croft Park for the past two seasons, can operate as a defender or midfielder: … Read more

By Brian Bennett Charlie Exley – one of a plethora of new signings made by Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner – says he is ‘buzzing’ and ‘can’t wait’ to join his team mates for the pre season programme. The Newcastle-born defender who was formerly with Queen of the South and Consett, said: “I’m delighted to … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner has pulled off a major coup with the signing of former Blyth Spartans defender Nathan Buddle. The Woodhorn Lane club report back for pre season training on Tuesday (June 20) and Buddle can’t wait: “I have fond memories from being at Ashington as a junior and I’ve … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC’s longest serving player Karl Ross cannot wait for the new season to get underway. The 24 year old midfielder was included in a recent list of a dozen players by the Woodhorn Lane based club who were either contracted or had signed a new contract with … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner said that the club had ‘monitored’ the progress of Ross Coombe and Cameron Gascoigne ‘for a while’ before the pair put pen to paper for the Woodhorn Lane outfit last week. Coombe is a goalkeeper whilst Gascoigne is a forward. Skinner said: “Ross (Coombe) is somebody who … Read more

Next season Ashington will compete in the Northern Premier League for the first time in more than half a decade. Travel will increase substantially meaning additional costs to both getting to games and for personnel now spending more of their weekend on football. Unlike many non-league clubs Ashington has no benefactor with deep pockets to … Read more

As we look forward to the 2023/24 season, we are looking to make changes that will move the club on and see it compete at the next level. The return of Northern Premier League football to Ashington for the first time in more than half a century has been the culmination of a lot of … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner has set the bar high as he prepares to embark on a new challenge in the Northern Premier League East Division following promotion from the Ebac Northern League last term. Newton Aycliffe secured their place in the NPL by going up as champions from the ENL whilst … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie At Ashington Football Club, Alan Brown goes about his business in a calm, quiet manner and makes no fuss – and in the eyes of the Woodhorn Lane outfit, he is an unsung hero. Unexpectedly the spotlight fell on Alan when he was presented with the Colliers’ club … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Defensive lynchpin Darren Lough was taken aback when he was informed that he had won the ‘Management player of the season’ at Ashington Football Club last week. Lough – who was unable to attend the presentation night – said: “The news came as a complete surprise. The full … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie For Ashington FC chairman Brian Shotton, the reality has hit home that the Woodhorn Lane outfit have achieved promotion to the Northern Premier League. However, it’s the remarkable change of fortunes and turnaround at the club which has left him in a state of disbelief. Speaking to a … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie “I WANT YOU ALL TO STAY ON THE JOURNEY THAT THIS FOOTBALL CLUB IS ON BECAUSE YOU DESERVE TO BE PART OF IT FOR WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED” Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner has asked his squad of players to stay with him ‘on the journey’ as the … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ben Sampson scooped a double at Ashington FC’s presentation evening which was held in the Woodhorn Lane clubhouse last Sunday. The 24 year old won the ‘Goal of the Season’ award for his stunning long range effort in the 5-0 demolition over Bishop Auckland and followed that up … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC’s Craig Spooner won the prestigious Players Player of the season award on Sunday night when the Colliers held their promotion party in the clubhouse. A comprehensive 3-0 win over Glossop North End in Derbyshire in the Inter step play off saw the Wansbeck outfit elevated from … Read more

Ashington AFC can confirm Matchday Entry prices for the 2023/24 season – the first back in the Northern Premier League for 54 years. As always we will be offering advanced ticket sales at a cheaper price which can be bought online at our ticketing website. Matchday Entry Prices (at the turnstile)£9.00 Adults£5.00 Concessions (aged 65 … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Rachel McDonald (17th Sept 2022) Ashington FC chairman Brian Shotton took it all in, soaking up the emotional and ecstatic scenes which followed after the final whistle on Saturday as the Colliers clinched promotion to the Northern Premier League East Division. The Colliers had comprehensively swept NPL West Division outfit … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC goalkeeper Karl Dryden described the Colliers promotion success via their Inter step play off match against Glossop North End as being on a par with winning the league. The 35 year old stopper – who was a member of the Dunston UTS side who clinched the … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC’s assistant manager Andy Coyles made it back to back promotions on Saturday when the Colliers brushed aside Northern Premier League West Division side Glossop North End 3-0 in the Inter step play off final. At the same stage a year ago, Coyles who was manager of … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC midfielder Craig Spooner took his goals tally to a round dozen for the season on Saturday when he scored in the 3-0 win over Glossop North End in the Inter step play off contest in Derbyshire. And afterwards, the 24 year old said that promotion to … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC boss Ian Skinner has exclusively revealed a message which was said to the players in the dressing room at half time of their prestigious Inter step play off final against Glossop North End on Saturday. The Colliers bossed the game from start to finish and were … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC skipper – delighted after seeing the Colliers clinch promotion to the Northern Premier League’s East Division after a 3-0 victory over Glossop North End on Saturday, said afterwards that the players at the club had successfully delivered what they set out to do. Harmison – who … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner admitted that promotion to the Northern Premier League ‘hadn’t sunk in yet’ – following his sides emphatic 3-0 win over Glossop North End in the Inter step play off contest at Surrey Street on Saturday. “The players have got this club out of … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner has said that the pressure is on opponents Glossop North End when the two sides meet in the inter step play off clash in Derbyshire on Saturday. Glossop finished third from bottom of the Northern Premier League West Division and Skinner said: “It’ll … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC boss Ian Skinner, caught up in the emotions after watching his side reach the play off final following their 1-1 draw against Bishop Auckland on Saturday, lauded his squad of players – but also gave the highest praise to the club’s supporters: “The players were excellent … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Skipper Ben Harmison said the Ashington players were always confident they would score in their crunch match against Bishop Auckland on Saturday which finished 1-1. Craig Gott scored with a penalty for the two blues on the half hour mark before Andrew Cartwright levelled matters in the 62nd … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Andrew Cartwright confidently stroked home a penalty which booked Ashington their place in the play off final this coming Saturday – then the 28 year old defender said he’s a stranger to taking spot kicks! Trailing to a first half penalty converted by Bishop Auckland skipper Craig Gott, … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was ecstatic on Saturday after his side had secured a 1-1 draw against Bishop Auckland. The result saw the Colliers march into a one-off play off place this Saturday – and what’s more they thoroughly deserved it. Skinner said afterwards: “I’m delighted because … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ben Harmison scored a ‘complete’ hat trick – his second treble of the season – for Ashington in the 6-0 rout over Tow Law on Tuesday night then said that the win was the key feature. The skipper – who netted with a header followed by one with … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner emerged from the dressing rooms on Tuesday night wearing a broad smile on his face – and described his sides performance in the 6-0 win over Tow Law as being ‘one of the best’ of the season. Skipper Ben Harmison scored a hat-trick … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Assistant manager Andy Coyles praised the Ashington players for a job ‘well done’ – following their comfortable 3-0 victory over Thornaby at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. Ahead of kick-off, the result was crucial for both clubs. Woodhorn Lane boss Ian Skinner had described it as being a ‘must … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie After being handed a starting place in Ashington’s side to face Thornaby at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday, Paul Robinson had an extra-special afternoon to remember. The Colliers won the game 3-0 – with the Whitley Bay-born midfield maestro notching his side’s third just past the hour mark before … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner emerged from a gloomy dressing room after the 1-0 defeat against local rivals Whitley Bay on Good Friday – and whilst he shouldered some of the blame for the reverse, the boss reckons his players are suffering from ‘burn out’ at a crucial point in the campaign. … Read more

By Brian Bennett Supporters of Ashington FC will have an opportunity to put questions to manager Ian Skinner as the club will hold a ‘talk in’ following their final home match of the season against Thornaby on Saturday April 15. The Woodhorn Lane boss said: “A couple of people approached me and asked if I … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington striker Lee Mason said he was ‘massively delighted’ to score the only goal of the game after returning to the starting line up against Pickering Town at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. As the clock ticked down towards the end of the first half, the 32 year old … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner admitted that Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Pickering Town was by no means a classic – but it was nevertheless a case of job done. Lee Mason – on his return to the starting line up – scored the goal shortly before the interval … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manage Ian Skinner – bitterly disappointed after his side 3-2 defeat at the hands of Whickham on Tuesday night – admitted that ‘it’s advantage Newton Aycliffe’ for promotion come the end of the season. After leading at the interval through Karl Ross, the Colliers went 2-1 … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner thought his sides 1-1 draw with Newton Aycliffe on Saturday was a fair result – but the boss believed a controversial incident just short of the half way mark during the second half was pivotal. After skipper Ben Harmison had blasted home his … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Rachel McDonald Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner lauded praise on Darren Lough after the defender turned in a sublime performance on his return to the side – and also scored his first goal of the season – in the 3-0 win over Redcar Athletic on Saturday. Lough had been sidelined … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was delighted on Saturday night after his side had picked up another three points following a 3-0 victory over Redcar Athletic at Green Lane. However the boss – who is always looking for the complete performance – expressed a tinge of disappointment after his side did not … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC skipper Ben Harmison scored his 18th goal of the season which gave his side a last-gasp win over Guisborough Town at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. And afterwards, Harmison – who netted with a header – was full of praise for his team mates: “We’ve got great … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner admitted that his side had left it late before they claimed their 21st league win of the season with a 1-0 verdict over Guisborough Town at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday. The Colliers consolidated their second from top placing in the first division of … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC’s use of a Veo camera came up trumps last week when a panel reviewed the red card issued to Ben Harmison and overturned the decision. The Colliers skipper was sent off after only quarter of an hour of his sides top of the table clash against … Read more

Ashington AFC are pleased to offer a ticket deal for the final four home games of the 2022/23 season. Backed by an amazing 488 average league crowd so far and 3,408 supporters through the door across five Cup fixtures, our supporters are leading the way in the Northern League this season. With four big home … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner could not hide his disappointment on Saturday night after his side had gone down by a 4-1 score line against Newton Aycliffe – the leaders of the Ebac Northern League’s first division. Victory for Skinner’s outfit would have seen them leapfrog over their County Durham opponents on … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC midfielder Dean Briggs came off the bench to score the vital goal which gave the Colliers a 1-0 victory over a resolute Carlisle City side at Woodhorn Lane on Tuesday night. And afterwards, the 26 year old said: “It’s about time. The last time I scored … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner thought his side were full value for Tuesday night’s 1-0 win against Carlisle City at Woodhorn Lane. From the midway point of the second half, the boss made changes as the Colliers could not find a way through a disciplined Cumbria rearguard. And … Read more

By Brian Bennett When Ashington midfielder Craig Spooner scored a brace in the resounding 4-0 victory over West Auckland last week, it was the first time the midfielder had found the net since the beginning of November when the Colliers won 4-1 at home against Whickham. Now after being on target in Friday’s 2-1 victory … Read more

By Brian Bennett Skipper Ben Harmison climbed out of his sick bed to help Ashington to a narrow 2-1 win over Newcastle Benfield at Sam Smith’s Park on Friday night. But afterwards the 37 year old stated that the most important thing was his side taking the three points: “At the end of the day, … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner gave a massive shout-out to his squad following their 2-1 win over Newcastle Benfield on Friday night. The victory propelled the Colliers up to second place in the Ebac Northern League’s first division table – but behind the scenes, Skinner revealed that he had experienced pre match … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner announced that new striker Scott Heslop is ‘registered and available for selection’ as the Colliers make the short journey to face Newcastle Benfield at Sam Smith’s Park tomorrow evening (February 24). Proven goal scorer Heslop has joined the Wansbeck outfit from West Auckland – although he was … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Craig Spooner was delighted to score a brace in the 4-0 rout over West Auckland at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday – but revealed afterwards that he is still chasing a first ever hat trick at senior level! And the 24 year old – who has recently played for … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie It was quite a week for Ashington FC as they collected a maximum points haul after recording wins against Guisborough Town (1-0), Redcar Athletic (4-0) and West Auckland (4-0). But it was also quite a week for their Ben Harmison. Four days after he notched a second half … Read more

By Brian Bennett | Photo: Ian Brodie Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner was delighted after his side had collected three wins last week – but stressed that everyone within the dressing room are keeping their feet firmly on the ground. Skinner looked on as the Colliers successfully saw off challenges from Guisborough Town, Redcar Athletic … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s assistant manager Andy Coyles revealed that a half time pep talk paid dividends after the Colliers had swept Redcar Athletic away with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Woodhorn Lane on Tuesday night. Coyles admitted that it wasn’t the ‘complete performance’ from the Wansbeck side – but said that the players … Read more

By Brian Bennett Ashington FC’s new midfielder Lewis Green was happy with his full debut against Guisborough Town on Saturday – but said afterwards that the most important aspect was that the team left Teesside with all three points. After joining the Colliers from Consett, the 27 year old said: “Obviously I knew Ashington’s assistant … Read more