We’re pleased to confirm our pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Our pre-season starts as we welcome our neighbours, Newcastle Benfield, for the first match at the newly named The Willow Park as The Stan look to retain the Jimmy Rowe cup on Saturday 5th July.

We then hit the road and visit Boldon CA, before hosting Morpeth Town back at home on Saturday 12th July, hot on the heels of our Northumberland Senior Cup penalty shoot-out win over them at St James’ Park back in May.

That’s followed by two more away trips; the first at Whickham and then a trip to the coast as we go to Seaham Red Star.

We end our pre-season with two home games against Northern Premier League Premier Division opposition at The Willow Park. There’s a rare 2pm kick-off on Saturday 26th July when Workington AFC come to High Heaton, and our last game before the season gets going is against Hebburn Town on Friday 1st August.

View the full schedule on our 2025-26 Fixtures page.

Admission prices for our home friendlies are below and 2025-26 season ticket holders get in for free, so buy yours today here.