Category: 2025/26

Kane Evans Commits to The Stan

We’re pleased to announce that defender, Kane Evans, has committed his future to The Stan; signing a new contract for the upcoming season.

Having joined Heaton Stannington in 2022, Kane has made over 100 appearances, including captaining the side three times during our maiden season in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Recognised as Players’ Player of the Season for 2024-25, at the End of Season Awards, it’s great to look ahead to another year with Evans at the club.

 

2025-26 Pre-Season Friendlies Confirmed

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.

 

Stan Sponsorship Opportunity: Media Sponsor

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to feature as the media sponsor of Heaton Stannington FC for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

This is our most premium sponsorship remaining and offers great coverage for your business, including:

  • Your logo displayed on the website footer
  • Your logo displayed on the Ticketing platform footer
  • Your logo displayed in the corner of all YouTube match highlights content
  • Your logo displayed on the media board which appears behind all official photos such as new signings and interviews
  • Promoted on all of our social media platforms

With your business featuring across our website and social media platforms, you can expect to benefit from the below reach within our communities:

  • 23.6k YouTube views in the last 12 months
  • 16.4k followers across all social platforms
  • 266.3k reach on Facebook over last year
  • Our X account had the 2nd largest follower growth in the league last season
  • 11.2k people through the turnstiles at The Willow Park

All enquiries to be directed to info@heatonstan.co.uk.

The Back Page Sponsorship

Legendary football souvenir and gift site, The Back Page, have been confirmed as the Clubs sleeve sponsor for the 2025-26 season.

In addition to appearing on the sleeves of the home and away shirts, they will also feature on a pitch side board and in our match day programme.

We are delighted to have agreed the package with such a well known local business and extend our thanks to owner Micky for his continued support of the Club over many years.

Be sure to pay one of The Back Page stores a visit if you haven’t already!

Away Shirt Sponsor Confirmed

We are delighted to announce that our away shirt will this season be sponsored by new sponsor, LDL Properties!

LDL Properties, owned by Stan player Lewis Brass & family, are a new property investment company committed to building sustainable, high-impact developments that create long-term value for communities and investors.

Their new website is under development and you will be able to learn more about LDL in the coming days and weeks: https://ldl-properties.com/

We are delighted to have LDL on board as a new Club sponsor and thanks Lewis and his family for placing their faith in the Club. The new away shirt design will be launched soon and will be available to purchase to supporters!

Heaton Stan U18s Recruitment

Heaton Stan u18’s are looking to add to their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Like last season, we will again play in the competitive Durham FA Youth League, against top level clubs throughout the North East. We will also compete in the FA Youth Cup, which is a brilliant experience for all players.

A major focus of ours is centred around player development and as a result we have seen players promoted from this squad into our senior teams.

This means we now have opportunities to strengthen our Under 18s squad for the new season (date of birth between 1/9/07 to 31/8/09). So if you want to be part of a great club and join a fantastic squad playing at the highest level this is your chance.

Please direct all queries to Simon by email simoncoulson157@hotmail.co.uk with the players name, age on 1st September, current club(s) and position. Or feel free to contact Simon on 07599014720 to discuss further.

Club News: The Willow Sponsorship Deal

Heaton Stan and The Willow Chippy have agreed a long term sponsorship deal, which will see our ground renamed to ‘The Willow Park’ and our home shirt sponsored by our neighbours for the next 3 years.

 

The Willow Chippy have been home shirt sponsors for the last season but the new agreement will see the partnership developed further for a long term period.

 

Our home ground will be named ‘The Willow Park’ from 2025-26 season for the next three years and the local business will also remain on the front of the home shirt for that time.

 

Talking about securing the sponsorship with the Club, The Willow co-owner Andrew Little said

 

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be working so closely with all the great people at Heaton Stan! They have been hugely welcoming neighbours since we opened our doors in December 2023 and so it is of course with pleasure we can help with sponsorship such as this. We’re very excited to see what next season brings for the Stan!”
Director and Club Secretary, Scott Lyndon, shared the clubs excitement at signing the deal:

 

“The Willow have been fantastic neighbours and supporters of the Club since their arrival in the area. This deal shows that we want to develop a long term partnership which will benefit Heaton Stan, The Willow, our supporters and the community. To have their support for the next three years shows their commitment and we are very grateful for the support. We are all really excited as we look ahead to another season of entertaining football here at The Willow Park!”
The new home and away shirt designs will be launched soon and will be on sale to supporters shortly after.

 

The Willow have three shops in the area:
* The Willow – 4 Willow Grove, Wallsend NE28 6PN
* The Willow 2 – 77 Coutts Road, Walkergate NE6 4RA
* The Willow 3 – 166 Newton Road, High Heaton NE7 7HP

 

Be sure to pay them a visit for the best traditional fish & chips in Newcastle!

Season Ticket & Match Day Admission Prices 2025-26

We are pleased to share details of season tickets and match day admission for the upcoming 2025-26 season, with Season Tickets on sale now.

With 21 Home league matches at Grounsell Park to look forward to in our second season in the Northern Premier League East Division, there’s never been a better time to get along and support the Stan. Match day admission is set at £7 for Concessions and £10 for Adults, meaning those choosing to purchase Season Tickets can save between £55 and £62.

Season tickets are on sale and available to buy now.

Every season ticket order will receive a physical card (to be issued in due course) but the platform will also let you select a digital card on Apple and Android devices if you wish to download them to your digital wallet. Those who do opt to receive the digital season ticket will still receive a physical card.

We’d like to thank our season ticket sponsor, As Smart As Plastic.

 

Alfie Livermore becomes the Stan’s second summer signing

Heaton Stannington are delighted to confirm the signing of attacker Alfie Livermore.

The 21-year-old joins the club after leaving West Allotment Celtic where he scored 13 goals last season. Alfie has also played for Newcastle Blue Star and Blyth Spartans in his young career so far.

Upon signing for the club, Alfie said:

“I’m buzzing to be joining the Stan. I’m looking forward to meeting the lads and getting started!”

Asked about his playing style, Alfie says:

“I’m a very attack minded player and like to get the ball at my feet and make things happen. I want to bring my form from last season straight into this and provide the team with plenty goals and assists.”

Manager Dean Nicholson says:

“I’m over the moon to secure Alfie. His pace and power have attracted us to him and he will bring goals to our side. We have beat a lot of sides to his signature which shows just how well he’s played over the last 12 months so I’m looking forward to seeing him in a Stan shirt.”