Newcastle Blue Star vs Marske United (16/10/2026)

After suffering defeat at home to Horden on Tuesday, Newcastle Blue Star are back at the KD Stadium this afternoon for the visit of Marske United as both teams look to bounce back after suffering midweek reverses.

Tuesday’s Northern League clash with Horden started brightly but neither team managed to break the deadlock in the first half. However, the visitors stepped things up after the break to score twice, before a late own goal halved the deficit and offered scant consolation in a 2-1 defeat.

That result means Blue Star have now lost back-to-back league matches and sit 15th in the table ahead of today's encounter. They will be looking to put those results behind them and get back to collecting points in front of the home support.

Marske United arrive in 18th place, three points behind Blue Star and looking to turn their own recent fortunes around. The visitors have lost each of their last four league matches, making today's meeting an opportunity for both sides to halt their current runs.

The league form table makes for similarly difficult reading for both clubs, with Blue Star and Marske among the bottom five teams over the last six matches. While the hosts have lost their last two, Marske will be keen to stop their run of four consecutive league defeats.

Perhaps it is a little early in the season to describe this as a six-pointer, but with only three points separating the sides, there is plenty riding on the outcome. A win for Blue Star would create some breathing room, while the visitors have the chance to draw level on points with their hosts.

As we move deeper into autumn, both teams will be keen to find some consistency and improve their league position. Today's meeting offers each side a chance to take a positive step forward and build momentum for the fixtures ahead.

Something that sets up this clash nicely. A warm welcome goes out to the visiting Marske team and support and for those who lend their voice to the home team, make sure to bring the noise throughout.