End of Season Awards 2025/6

Heaton Stannington FC held their End of Season Awards for 2025/26 on Saturday 16th May at The Willow Park, an occasion that gives us a chance to take stock, reflect, and recognise the outstanding contributions of players, staff and volunteers across the club.

The First Team secured the club’s highest ever league position, finishing 7th in their second season in the Northern Premier League East (Step 4 of the National League System), and were Northumberland Senior Cup finalists for the second year running.

Assistant Manager Andy McBride and Coach Nick Cassidy were on hand to present the Heaton Stan awards for the 2025/6 season:

- Top Goalscorer: Dale Pearson
- Goal of the Season: Sam Johnson (vs Newton Aycliffe)
- Players Player of the Season: Dale Pearson
- Managers Player of the Season: Joe Shepherd
- Simon Roberts Supporters’ Player of the Season: Dan Capewell

View the Goal of the Season, below:

Heaton Stannington A had a fantastic year, recording a 4th place finish in their first season in the Northern Football Alliance Premier Division. Manager, Russell Ward, and his coaching team started their presentation by recognising milestones for two key players.

Reached just before the close of the campaign, Dan Morton was celebrated for making his 100th appearance for the team, while James Harper was congratulated for notching his 100th goal for Stan A.

The Heaton Stan A award winners for the 2025/6 season: