Shildon A.F.C.

Established in 1890, Shildon joined the North Eastern League in 1907 and have won the Northern League title six times in their history, the most recent occasion being season 2015–16, when they also won the league cup. They had a very successful history in the 1930s.

In November 2003, Shildon reached the FA Cup first round proper for the first time in 42 years. However, they were beaten 7–2 on the day by Notts County.[1]

Shildon's nickname is The Railwaymen after the wagon works that was the major employer in the town for many years. They are sometimes called by the nickname The Shells.

Shildon play at Dean Street. Bishop Auckland also played at Dean Street for a couple of years in a groundsharing agreement whilst building their new stadium, Heritage Park. The Reserve Team will play home games at Shildon Leisure Centre

As of 15 August 2018[2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player GK Shaun Newbrook GK Bryan Wood DF Matty Robson DF Dominic Curl DF Daniel Moore DF Aidan Heywood MF Aaron Duell MF Ben Trotter FW Billy Greulich-Smith

• Northern Football League Winners: 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1939–40, 2015–16
• Northern Football League (Division 2) Winners: 2001–02
• FA Cup best performance: First Round Proper – 1959–60, 2003–04 Fourth Qualifying Round 2013-14, 2017/18
• FA Trophy best performance: Third Qualifying Round – 1974–75, 1992–93
• FA Vase best performance: Semi-final – 2012–13
• FA Amateur Cup best performance: Quarter Final – 1958–59
• Durham Challenge Cup Winners: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2018-19
• Northern League Cup Winners: 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1952–53, 2002–03, 2014–15, 2015–16

• Official website
• Shildon at the Football Club History Database