Buxton prevail in play-off eliminator

Buxton beat Scarborough 4-2 tonight in a National League North play-off eliminator.

They will now travel to face South Shields on Sunday.

The other eliminator - Macclesfield v Chester - is tomorrow night. The winner of that tie face Kidderminster, also on Sunday. 

Spennymoor Reveal Season Ticket Prices

Substitute Edwards With A Long Range Effort For Hereford At Spennymoor Last August

 Spennymoor FC have revealed season ticket prices for the next campaign.

The club, which finished 10th this season, recently confirmed that Tommy Miller will be in charge for the next 12 months.

Adults £250

Concessions (over 60) £150

Public Services £170

Student £170

Junior (under 18) £70  

National League Fans Survey

This from the National League:

The Enterprise National League is built on its fans – the people who follow their clubs, travel the miles and support their communities every season.

That’s why Enterprise and the National League want to hear directly from you about what matters most, and what it’s really like to live and breathe the National League.

From matchday realities and travel to community, connection and culture, the Enterprise National League Fan Survey gives supporters the opportunity to share their views and experiences.

Because if you’re here for the National League, your voice deserves to be heard.

Have your say – take the survey

As a thank you, you’ll also have the chance to enter a prize draw to win a Football Gift Card worth £250.

 

End Of Season Awards

The end of season awards took place at Edgar Street last Saturday.

London Bulls - Theo Richardson

 

Junior Bulls - Aaron Skinner

 

Goal of the season - Harrison Sonha - The solo goal against South Shields

 

Player of the season - Aaron Skinner

  

Hebburn Town Promoted To National North League

 

One of the teams promoted to the National North Leagie is Hebburn Town, picture from Shields Gazette, who just nine years ago were watched by gates of just 50 or so.

They won promotion last Saturday by defeating Rushall Olympic in front of a 3,000 crowd.

Since 2017, Hebburn have secured three promotions and the FA Vase, as well as winning the Northern Premier League East Division two years ago. 

Daniel Moore’s side will now compete against the likes of Morecambe and Hereford as the Hornets compete at the highest level in their history.  

After last Saturday's win Hebburn  Moore said he was speechless. 

"I don’t know what to say, I’m a bit speechless - but what we have seen today is what Hebburn and the borough of South Tyneside is all about. We are a little club but we have a big heart. 

"We had 3,000 here today and I think the scenes at the end summed it all up. I’m not emotional yet - but I am getting emotional just thinking about it because when I took this one nine years ago with the owners, this way the kind of thing we wanted to see. 

"We thought the FA Vase win was magnificent but we couldn’t have any fans there. To have 3,000 here packing out the stadium, they never shut up, it was excellent. Credit to Daniel, Mark, Carl and the lads because they have done amazing. We are in for a great party because it’s a big moment for the area."

Recently the club received permission for improvements to their ground.

These include a new artificial main pitch, stand, gym, club shop and a balcony overlooking the pitch. Also included is increasing car parking.

But will supporters continue to come. Chief executive at the club Stephen Rutherford hopes so.

"The phrase is if you build it they will come isn’t it? We’ve built it on the pitch, it’s been fantastic. We had a sell-out crowd and even if we could get half of that every week it would be great. 

"I know we are up against it with the professional clubs Newcastle and Sunderland and then South Shields and Gateshead on our doorstep but this what we can do and hopefully we can go on from here "   

American Investment In Tamworth?

It looks like National League Tamworth could receive some American investment shortly if press reports are correct.

According to the Sun, Tamworth are on the brink of a deal that would see a US based group take control by purchasing shares from the current majority owner Bob Andrews.

The group is understood to be real estate company Dawn Group who already have a small stake in Truro City. 

Currently Tamworth are part-time and do not own their stadium. 

This is how close celebrating Bulls fans' joy could have turned to despair

Max Hunt clears the ball off the line to deny Curzon Ashton a dramatic win. Picture: Alfreton Town's YouTube channel. 

Millimetres. That's how close Hereford were in being relegated. 

When the full time whistle blew at Edgar Street on Saturday, hundreds of Bulls fans invaded the pitch, thinking that the draw the club had gained against Peterborough Sports was enough.

However, Curzon Ashton were still playing at Alfreton. Having trailed 3-0, the Tameside club clawed it back to 3-3 thanks to Tom Weston's equaliser in the 99th minute.

That was still not enough though as Curzon Ashton had to win. And they almost did. Within a minute, Max Hunt cleared the ball off the line before Adam Barton headed over.

If either of those efforts had gone in, they would have stayed up, and Hereford would instead have gone down. The highlights of the match can be found here. 

We Are All Family

A selection of 'family' pictures from Edgar Street last Saturday.

Harry Pell And Aaron Downes

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Downes Remembers 'Jamo'

During the players and staff walk around Edgar Street last Saturday, manager Aaron Downes hoisted the 'Jamo' flag into the air and went to meet his family.

Supporters And Players At The Meadow End

Some more pictures of the players and supporters at the Meadow End following Saturday's game against Peterborough Sports.

 

INTERVIEW | Mikey Lane

Mikey Lane spoke to Carson Wishart after Saturday's game with Peterborough Sports, click on the play button to hear his thoughts.

National North Play-Off Eliminators

National North League Play-Off Eliminator ties:

Tuesday 28th April

• Buxton v Scarborough Athletic

Wednesday 29th April

• Macclesfield FC v Chester FC  

Semi-Final – (Kidderminster Harriers v Eliminator B Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 12.30pm

Semi-Final – (South Shields v Eliminator A Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 4pm

Promotion Final – Saturday 9 May

National Leagues Ups And Downs

National League Promotion:

• Promoted to EFL2 as Champions: York City
• Play-off qualifiers: Rochdale, Carlisle United, Boreham Wood, Scunthorpe United, Southend United and Forest Green Rovers. Only Southend and Rochdale of this group were National League clubs last season, as Carlisle and FGR were in EFL2, whilst Boreham Wood and Scunthorpe United were in Step 2.
• Relegated: Truro City, Morecambe, Braintree Town, Brackley Town. Braintree were the only club of the four who had been in the division in 2024/25.

National League North:

• Champions: AFC Fylde
• Play-off qualifiers: South Shields, Kidderminster Harriers, Macclesfield FC, Buxton, Scarborough Athletic and Chester FC
• Relegated: Leamington, Peterborough Sports, Alfreton Town and Curzon Ashton

National League South:

• Champions: Worthing,
• Play-off qualifiers: Hornchurch, Torquay United, Dorking Wanderers, Hemel Hempstead Town, Weston-s-Mare and Maidenhead United
• Relegated: Eastbourne Borough, Enfield, Chippenham Town and Bath City.  

Daly In National North League Team Of The Week

 

Hereford winger Cormac Daly has been selected for the National North League team of the week.

Daly, who is on loan at Edgar Street, consistantly troubled the Peterborough Sports defence in the game between the two clubs last Saturday. 

Carson's Last Commentary At Edgar Street

BBC's Carson Wishart was in the commentary area for the last time at Edgar Street on Saturday.

In particular his commentary, assisted by Ben Goddard, of the penalty goal scored by Aaron Skinner last Tuesday against Marine will be remembered by many for a long time. Press the play button below to hear it unfold.

 

 

'My last-ever commentary notes on ⁦Hereford FC for their biggest game since re-birth.

Hoping to call home just one more win after an incredible season that I’ll never forget. 

I’m going to miss all the fantastic people I’ve met at Edgar Street. It’s been a bit emotional'

Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds noted:

'Thanks for your passionate commentaries and for covering even more miles than usual since your move.

 Good luck and hope to see you again at a game some time in the future.' 

Players Start Their Lap Of Honour

After a few minutes to clean up Hereford's squad re-appeared on the Edgar Street walking over towards the Len Weston Stand and onwards to the Meadow End.

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Supporters Thank Players After Draw With Peterborough Sports

A further selection of pictures showing supporters thanking the Hereford squad after they did enough against Peterborough Sports yesterday to avoid relegation.