FT RACA 3 NEWCASTLE CHEMFICA 2

Goals from Richard Hoggins, Rhys McLeod and Callum Johnston earned Albion a 3-2 victory over Newcastle Chemfica in their latest pre-season friendly in a hard-fought encounter in testing conditions at the Oldhaulage Stadium.

Next up is a trip to First Division Birtley Town on Monday evening (kick off 7pm)

Albion host Northern Alliance Premier Division Newcastle Chemfica tomorrow (Saturday) at the Oldhaulage Stadium. Kick off is at 3pm & the entry is free if you want to see how Nathan’s team is gearing up for the new campaign.

FT PONTELAND UNITED 1 RACA 4

Albion came from a goal down to overcome Ponteland United at Ponteland Leisure Centre with a brace from Rhys McLeod & a goal each from Louis Calvert & Louis Anderson. Pont actually looked the stronger side in the opening stages but as the game progressed, Ryton began to assert & ultimately proved the better side on the night.

Next up we host Newcastle Chemfica on Saturday.

Albion’s third pre season friendly sees us travel to Northern Alliance Premier side Ponteland United tomorrow night (Wednesday) at Ponteland Leisure Centre, Callerton Lane, Ponteland NE20 9EG. Kick off is at 7pm

This month’s lucky winners are-

1st prize No 76 C Faddy who wins £100

2nd Prize No 82 S Chowdhury who wins £75

3rd Prize No 50 M Jackson who wins £25

next draw is on 03/08/2025

Well done to our three winners, if you’d like to take part in this monthly fundraiser from just £5 a month, please contact us via the usual channels on the foot of the homepage or contact Paul le Patourel at the club on 07720 413390 . Thank-you

A quick look at what our Division Two rivals have been up to this week.

AFC NEWBIGGIN– 01/07 Played out a 1-1 draw at home to 1st Division Whitley Bay, Biggin scoring a last minute equaliser. 05/07 Beat Northern Alliance 1st Division Rothbury 3-2 (Small 2, Gilmour) at home.

ALNWICK TOWN– Announce the retention of Phil Bright, centre half Daniel Cherry, defender Evan Wilkinson, utility player Lloyd Hayes, winger Brannon Patterson, central midfielder Josh Walker, Captain Yannick Aziakonou, defender Scott Shepherd, forward Euan Potts, central midfielder Luke Baston and forward Max Anderson. 04/07 Beat 1st Division Whickham 5-1 at St James’ Park (Aziakonou 2, Shepherd, Z Anderson, M Anderson)

BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA– Confirm the completion of the management team with the appointment of first team coaches Jamie West and Damian Shanahan. 05/07 Lose 0-2 to Wearside League Division 1 side Wynyard Village.

BILLINGHAM TOWN– 01/07 Beat Wynyard Village 3-1 at a neutral venue. Long standing 1st team secretary Ray Morton has stood down from his role. 05/07 Lose 0-3 to Northern Premier League Whitby Town at Bedford Terrace.

BOLDON CA– 01/07 Beat 1st Division West Allotment Celtic 4-1 at the Villa (Zych 2, Foy, Robertson) 04/07 Hold 1st Division Newcastle Blue Star to a 1-1 draw at The Villa (Foy)

CHESTER LE STREET TOWN– 02/07 Beat 1st Division Thornaby 2-1 at Teesdale Park (Bainbridge, Akal) 05/07 win 1-0 away to Wearside Premier League side South Moor (Cornish).

DARLINGTON TOWN – Re-sign forward Ryu Williamson & Gareth McMahon. 05/07 Lose 0-6 to Northern Premier East side Bishop Auckland 0-6 at the Eastbourne Community Stadium.

ESH WINNING– 05/07 drew 1-1 away to Wearside Premier League side Brandon United.

FC HARTLEPOOL- Announce the signings of Fin O’Gorman, Harry Pilkington, Callum Williams, Scott Close & Jake Stott. 05/07- Played out a 1-1 draw with 1st division Boro Rangers at Grayfields (McGee).

GRANGETOWN BOYS CLUB– Announce the signing of right backs Sean Bending and Robbie Cuthbert, Ethan Cartwright, Owen Hayton from Durham City and winger Tyler Fawcett. They also welcome Ian Dixon to the management team. 05/07 Beat Wearside League Premier side Seaton Carew 1-0 (Dixon) away at Hornby Park.

JARROW– 05/07 Hosted West Allotment Celtic – result unknown yet

PARK VIEW ACADEMY– Announce the signing of forward Sam Beattie, midfielder Brandon Young & keeper James Hughes. 02/07 Play out a 0-0 at Seaton Carew. Signed winger Charlie Loveday.

PRUDHOE YC- 05/07 Play out a 0-0 at Oakford Park against Northern Alliance Premier side Wallington.

REDCAR TOWN– Retain defender Jonjon Quinn, midfielder Owen Clarkson and forward Liam Williams. 05/07 Lose the Lemon Top Derby 2-0 to Northern League champions Redcar Athletic at Green Lane.

SEAHAM RED STAR– 02/07- Beat Whickham 2-1 at a neutral venue (Weirs, Leonard). 05/07 Beat Wearside Premier League side Washington 6-0 (Appleby 2, Porritt, Rutherford, Lawson, Beattie).

SUNDERLAND RCA– 05/07 Win 7-1 away at Wearside Premier League side Barnard Castle.

SUNDERLAND WEST END– 02/07 Lose 0-3 at home to Division One Easington Colliery. 05/07 Drew 0-0 at the Ford Hub against Wearside Premier League side Durham Corinthians.

TOW LAW TOWN– 02/07 Played out a 0-0 draw against 1st Division Penrith at Ironworks Road. Sign Will Delderfield & Joe Alderson. 05/07 Lose 0-4 at home to 1st Division West Auckland Town. Retain Lewis Shorrock & sign Kory Whitfield.

YARM & EAGLESCLIFFE– Sign Sean Chidanyika from Darlington RA, retain Alex Dougall, Leo Cheesebrough, Harry Williams & Dan Jones. 04/07 Beat 1st Division Crook Town 2-1 at Millfield (Conway, Williams)

EASINGTON COLLIERY 2 RACA 0

A quick-fire first-half brace from Easington’s Brad Hird proved the difference in the two sides as Ryton & Crawcrook Albion were defeated 2-0 by Easington Colliery in today’s pre-season friendly at the Wellfield 4G complex in Wingate. More valuable minutes in the tank as preparations continue for the new campaign with a trip to Northern Alliance Premier League side Ponteland United on Wednesday night next on the agenda.

If you’re able to lend a hand with tidying up the ground our second and final pre-season clean up starts from around 9:30am tomorrow (Saturday). If you can bring a litter picker or secateurs or shears that would be great but there will be spares if you don’t have any. Hope to see a few of you helping out & don’t forget it’s our second friendly at Wellfield School to face Easington Colliery later in the afternoon (2pm ko)

RACA’s extraordinary run of home draws in the various cup competitions finally ended with an away draw to Barrow based Holker Old Boys of the North West Counties League Division One North in the 1st Qualifying of the FA Vase Round to be played on Saturday 23rd August. The winners of this tie will host Keighley based Route One Rovers of The North East Counties League Division One.

We were drawn away to Holker in the 2nd qualifying round of the Vase back in 2013/14, losing 5-1 despite leading at half time from a Dean Sinclair goal. RACA’s line up that day was –

F Nairn, D Below, P Jackson, M Watson, L Barker, A Chrostowski, J Holland, J Danquah, S Edwards, D Sinclair, P Basey,

SUBS P Clarke, C Judd, M Wilson

FT HOLKER OLD BOYS 5 RACA 1 Attendance 56

NORTH SHIELDS ATHLETIC 0 RACA 3

A relatively new-look Ryton & Crawcrook Albion side were given a challenging workout by Northern Alliance Premier opponents North Shields Athletic in tonight’s opening pre-season friendly at a breezy John Spence Community High School.

Managed by former Ryton man Lee Crammond and featuring ex-Albion favourite Tyler Davis, Athletic provided stiff competition throughout the evening.

RACA Manager Nathan Beckham handed starts to several new and returning faces, including goalkeeper Callum Corkhill; defenders George Hayton and Jack Salkeld; midfielders Daniel Ord and David Luke; and forwards Louis Anderson and Callum Johnston. While Kieran Russell, Ryan Bailey, and Ben Middleton came on during the game.

Albion took a comfortable 2-0 lead into the break thanks to two goals from Louis Calvert, one neatly dispatched from open play and another confidently slotted home from the penalty spot.

North Shields returned after half-time with an entirely new eleven and fresh kits, significantly raising their game and limiting Albion’s ability to maintain their flowing first-half style. Despite Athletic’s spirited response, Albion added a third through Calvert, who once again showed nerves of steel from the spot to complete his hat-trick.

Albion now look forward to their next pre-season challenge against Easington Colliery, kicking off at 2pm this Saturday on the 4G pitch at Wellfield School in Wingate.