After a dramatic midweek encounter with Blyth Spartans, Newcastle Blue Star return to Northern League action this evening with another opportunity to build on their recent league form as they make the trip to Birtley. Tuesday night saw Blue Star edged out 3-2 by Spartans in the Northumberland Senior Cup, with the hosts finding a winner with virtually the last kick of the game to bring a cruel end to an entertaining cup tie. However, even in defeat there was plenty for Blue St

After an emphatic return to winning ways on Friday night, Newcastle Blue Star head to Croft Park this evening with a place in the next round of the Northumberland Senior Cup at stake against Blyth Spartans. There will be no shortage of familiarity between the two sides, having already met at this same venue earlier in the season. That meeting came back in August in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, with Blue Star suffering a 2-0 defeat in the blazing summer sun. Blue Star h

REPORT: NEWCASTLE BLUE STAR 5-1 NEWCASTLE BENFIELD By Harry Tindall A dominant performance inspired by Follin and Zych sees Blue Star running out comfortable winners at home. It was a bright start for the hosts as despite the first chance of the game falling to Benfield’s Colquhoun, it was the Blue Star attack that was causing the most problems. The lightning pace of the Blue Star attack eventually led to Follin being brought down in the box and rewarded with a spot kick, whi

After a frustrating afternoon at Northallerton last Saturday, Newcastle Blue Star return to the KD Stadium this evening with another opportunity to put three points on the board and bring an end to their run of four league games without a victory. Blue Star appeared set to leave Northallerton with all three points after Josh Follin's deflected strike gave the visitors the lead in first-half injury time, only for the hosts to find a late equaliser and ensure the points were sh

After suffering defeat to Thornaby on Tuesday, Newcastle Blue Star return to league action this afternoon with another opportunity to put three points on the board and bring an end to a difficult run of results. The 2-0 reverse at the KD Stadium means Blue Star have now gone five matches without a victory in all competitions, while three successive outings have passed without finding the back of the opposition's net. That run has also produced just one league point from the l

After suffering defeat to North Shields on Friday, there is little time to dwell on that outcome as Newcastle Blue Star are back in league action this evening with another opportunity to put three points on the board. The 2-0 reverse at the weekend means Blue Star have now gone three league games without a victory and four in all competitions, a run that has interrupted the momentum built by three successive league wins earlier in the campaign. There is no need to overstate t

After a diversion in and out of the FA Vase last Saturday, Newcastle Blue Star’s focus returns to the league in just a few hours and after suffering defeat to Newton Aycliffe just six days previously, the Scotswood outfit will be keen to return to winning ways where it matters most. Not that the road to Wembley does not matter but after suffering a 3-0 home reverse last weekend, Paul Brayson’s men will have to forget about a trip to the capital until next season at the earlie

With over a quarter of the Northern League Division One season already in the history books before even reaching October, it is time for a change of course and one that comes in the form of knockout football for Newcastle Blue Star. Blue Star’s first attempt at driving down the road to Wembley was foiled back in August after losing to Blyth Spartans in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup and although the thought of a lengthy cup run was an enticing one, a 2-0 reverse at

After a hard fought win at Yarm & Eaglescliffe seven days ago, Newcastle Blue Star found themselves on the other side when it comes to a defeat by the narrowest of margins. Their 1-0 win last Saturday was then mirrored by the opposite outcome on Tuesday when at home to Bishop Auckland. Paul Brayson’s men welcomed the current Northern League Division One leaders to the KD Stadium in midweek and matched them stride for stride in the first 45 minutes as the two teams went back i