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

NEWS

Boldon CA– Announce the signing of Jack Robertson who was with Thornaby last season

Chester-le-Street Town- Announce the signings of former Jarrow captain Nick Little, Josh Bainbridge from Durham Corinthians and Tom Howard from Whickham

Darlington Town- Announce the signings of Brandon Mallaburn (Tow Law), Reece Brown (Esh Winning) adam Cocks (Sunderland RCA) Chrissy Charlton (Goalkeeper coach retained), Carl Williams (Redcar Town) & Dale Johnson (retained)

Park View Academy- Announce that Dominic Hughes, Harvey Lawrence, and Dylan Robson will be playing for them in the 25/26 season

Redcar Town- Announce the signings of Kayden Robinson-Coley, Joe Bennett

Seaham Red Star- Have announced that Adam Stuart has joined the club

Sunderland RCA have retained Jackson Ward & signed Dom Moan, Callum Guy & Chris Thompson

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES BY CLUB

AFC Newbiggin- 01/07 H Whitley Bay, 05/07 H Rothbury, 08/07 North Shields, 14/07 H Ashington, 18/07 A Stobswood Welfare, 23/07 A Cramlington United.

Alnwick Town– 05/07 H Whickham 12/07 A Coldstream, 16/07 H Burradon New Fordley, 19/07 A Blyth Town 25/07 A Stobswood Welfare

Billingham Synthonia- 05/07 A Wynyard Village, 08/07 A Marske United , 11/07 A Wolviston, 15/07 A Stockton Town, 18/07 A Norton & Stockton Ancients

Billingham Town- 01/07 N Wynyard Village ,05/07 H Whitby Town, 08/07 H Boro Rangers,11/07 H Stockton Town, 15/07 A Kader, 17/07 A Marske United, 19/07 H Salutation FC, 22/07 H West Auckland

Boldon CA- 01/07 H West Allotment Celtic, 04/07 H Newcastle Blue Star, 08/07 H Whickham, 10/07 H Heaton Stannington, 12/07 H Washington, 15/07 A Hebburn Town, 19/07 H Farringdon Detached, 23/07 H South Shields (Sam Bartram Trophy)

Chester-le-Street Town- 02/07 A Thornaby, 05/07 A South Moor, 08/07 A Washington, 12/07 A Whitley Bay, 18/07 H Birtley Town, 22/07 A Newcastle Blue Star

Darlington Town- 05/07 H Bishop Auckland, 09/07 H Stokesley SC, 12/07 H West Auckland Reserves, 16/07 H Seaton Carew, 18/07 A West Auckland

Durham United- tbc

Esh Winning- 05/07 A Brandon United, 16/07 H Durham Corinthians

FC Hartlepool-  05/07 H Boro Rangers, 08/07 H Hartlepool United, 12/07 H Easington Colliery, 15/07 H West Auckland, 19/07 H Pools Youth

Grangetown BC- 05/07 A Seaton Carew, 12/07 A Shildon Railway, 15/07 A Marske United, 19/07 A Tees FC

Jarrow- 05/07 H West Allotment, 11/07 A Birtley Town 18/07 A Newcastle Benfield

Newcastle University– tbc

Park View Academy- 12/07 A Huddersfield Town Academy, 16/07 A Newton Aycliffe, 19/07 H Middlesbrough U18s, 23/07 H Hartlepool United U19s

Prudhoe YC Seniors- 05/07 A Wallington, 09/07 A Newcastle East End, 12/07 A Leam Rangers 16/07 A Ponteland United, 19/07 H Whickham

Redcar Town-  05/07 A Redcar Athletic, 07/05 A Kader FC, 11/07 H Bishop Auckland, 15/07 H Guisborough Town, 18/07 H Pickering Town, 22/02 H Boro Rangers

Seaham Red Star- 02/07 tbc Whickham, 05/07 A Washington, 08/07 A Willington, 12/07 A Burradon & New Fordley, 15/07 tbc Leam Rangers, 18/07 H Heaton Stannington, 19/07 H Ollerton Town.

Sunderland RCA- 05/07 A Barnard Castle, 09/07 A West Moor & Jesmond, 12/07 H Shotton Colliery, 16/07 A West Auckland Reserves 19/07 H Horden CW

Sunderland West End- 02/07 H Easington Colliery, 05/07 H Durham Corinthians, 08/07 H Farringdon Detached, 11/07 H Horden CW, 17/07 A Easington Lane, 22/07 H Burradon New Fordley

Tow Law Town- 02/07 H Penrith, 05/07 H West Auckland, 08/07 H Blyth Spartans, 12/07 H Whickham, 16/07 A Willington, 19/07 A Barnard Castle

Yarm & Eaglescliffe– 04/07 A Crook Town CA, 09/07 H Yarm & Eaglescliffe Reserves, 12/07 A Brandon United, 15/07 A Northallerton Town, 19/07 A Tadcaster Albion, 22/07 A Seaton Carew

The FA Vase will begin on Saturday 23 August with the preliminary round and first round qualifying respectively, while the Final will be played on Non-League Finals Day on Sunday 17 May 2026. 

This month’s lucky winners are-

1st prize No 13 P Le Patourel who wins £100

2nd Prize No 95 G Stewart who wins £75

3rd Prize No 37 G Winthorpe who wins £25

next draw is on 06/07/2025

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 rivals have been up to this week.

NEWS

Billingham Synthonia- Manager Chris Dunwell has stepped down from his role as Billingham Synthonia FC manager, along with his management team.

Chester-le-Street Town- Announced ex Morecambe centre back Tyler Brownsword will be joining the club.

Darlington Town- Announce that Dan Gordon, Leroy Hewitt, James Morley, Jordan Robinson, keeper Tyler Dickinson, Sam England, Alfie Backhouse, Jacob Wood, Connor Woodford, Cam Holliday, James Beauchamp, Ryan Coles and Jim Wilson will sign for the 25/26 season.

Park View Academy- Announce that Riley Everett, Jamie Frizzell, Bradley Hughes, Alex Clark, Ben Gallagher, and Nathan Conroy will be playing for them in the 25/26 season

Prudhoe YC Seniors- Announce FA Vase Winner Steven Anderson becomes Dean Walker’s first addition to his backroom staff

Redcar Town- Announce the signings of ex Marske skipper Lewis Calvert, forward McCorrie Carmichael & Matty Bell from Thornaby.

Seaham Red Star- Have announced that defender McKellan Lines & Ryan Appleby from Billingham Synthonia have signed for Star while Wilf Constantine has been made Director of Football

Sunderland RCA have retained Archie Dodds, Liam Appleby, Tom Bexton

Sunderland West End– Announce Mark Davison is the new assistant manager to Joe Walton

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES BY CLUB

AFC Newbiggin- 01/07 H Whitley Bay, 05/07 H Rothbury, 08/07 North Shields, 14/07 H Ashington, 18/07 A Stobswood Welfare, 23/07 A Cramlington United.

Alnwick Town– 05/07 H Whickham 12/07 A Coldstream, 16/07 H Burradon New Fordley, 19/07 A Blyth Town 25/07 A Stobswood Welfare

Billingham Synthonia- 05/07 A Wynyard Village, 08/07 Marske United A, 11/07 Wolviston A, 15/07 A Stockton Town, 18/07 A Norton & Stockton Ancients

Billingham Town- 11/07 H Stockton Town

Boldon CA- 01/07 H West Allotment Celtic , 04/07 H Newcastle Blue Star, 08/07 H Whickham, 10/07 H Heaton Stannington, 12/07 H Washington, 15/07 A Hebburn Town, 19/07 H Farringdon Detached, 23/07 H South Shields

Chester-le-Street Town- 02/07 A Thornaby, 05/07 A South Moor, 08/07 A Washington, 12/07 A Whitley Bay, 18/07 H Birtley Town, 22/07 A Newcastle Blue Star

Darlington Town- 05/07 H Bishop Auckland, 09/07 H Stokesley SC, 12/07 H West Auckland Reserves, 16/07 H Seaton Carew, 18/07 A West Auckland

Durham United- tbc

Esh Winning- 05/07 A Brandon United

FC Hartlepool-  05/07 H Boro Rangers, 08/07 H Hartlepool United, 12/07 H Easington Colliery, 15/07 H West Auckland, 19/07 H Pools Youth

Grangetown BC- tbc

Jarrow- 11/07 A Birtley Town

Newcastle University– tbc

Park View Academy- Playing in Malaga

Prudhoe YC Seniors- 05/07 A Wallington, 09/07 A Newcastle East End, 12/07 A Leam Rangers 16/07 A Ponteland United, 19/07 H Whickham

Redcar Town-  05/07 A Redcar Athletic, 07/05 A Kader FC, 11/07 H Bishop Auckland, 15/07 H Guisborough Town, 18/07 H Pickering Town, 22/02 H Boro Rangers

Seaham Red Star- 02/07 tbc Whickham, 05/07 A Washington, 08/07 A Willington, 12/07 A Burradon & New Fordley, 15/07 tbc Leam Rangers, 18/07 H Heaton Stannington, 19/07 H Ollerton Town.

Sunderland RCA- 05/07 A Barnard Castle, 09/07 A West Moor & Jesmond, 12/07 H Shotton Colliery, 16/07 A West Auckland Reserves 19/07 H Horden CW

Sunderland West End- 02/07 H Easington Colliery, 11/07 H Horden CW, 17/07 A Easington Lane, 22/07 H Burradon New Fordley

Tow Law Town- 05/07 H West Auckland, 08/07 H Blyth Spartans, 12/07 H Whickham, 16/07 A Willington, 19/07 A Barnard Castle

Yarm & Eaglescliffe– 04/07 A Crook Town CA, 09/07 H Yarm & Eaglescliffe Reserves, 12/07 A Brandon United, 15/07 A Northallerton Town, 22/07 A Seaton Carew

We are delighted to confirm the return of Daniel Ord to Ryton & Crawcrook Albion ahead of the 2025/26 season.

A versatile and natural leader, Dan rejoins the club following spells with Jarrow and newly-promoted Newbiggin.

Manager Nathan Beckham said: “Dan is a great character and a very good player — someone we identified toward the back end of last season.

“Already, you can see what Ordy brings to the group. It’s exactly what we felt was missing last year — personality, leadership, and a real hunger to succeed.

“He’s come back to the club with the right attitude and a clear desire to do well. He plays for the right reasons.

“Another excellent addition both on the pitch and in the dressing room.”

Welcome back, Dan!

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion are pleased to announce the addition of Adam Henderson to the backroom staff as Goalkeeping Coach ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Adam arrives with solid coaching experience and previously served as Assistant Manager at Heddon, bringing further expertise and structure to the club’s setup.

Manager Nathan Beckham commented: “We’ve been able to make a few key improvements off the pitch in recent weeks, and bringing in a dedicated goalkeeping coach was something both Mark and I felt strongly about.

“After sitting down with Adam, it was clear he was a great fit — plenty of coaching experience and a real hunger to keep learning and developing.

“Although I’ll be taking credit for any clean sheets, I’m delighted to welcome Adam to the club!”

Welcome to Ryton, Adam!

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion are delighted to announce the signing of Callum Johnston, who joins the club from Jarrow ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Johnston is no stranger to the Oldhaulage Stadium, having scored a fabulous goal here on the final day of last season — and we’re hopeful there’s plenty more to come in Ryton colours this season.

Manager Nathan Beckham commented: “It’s been a really busy few weeks at the club. 

“After last season’s disappointing finish, there was a real need for change and fresh energy.

“Callum, like George [Hayton], was a top target last summer, and I’m buzzing to finally have him on board. 

“He’s a centre forward who never gives defenders a moment’s rest — a real handful and exactly the type of player we need to drive us forward this season.

“There are still a couple more coming through the door this week, and we’re looking forward to getting going on Saturday.”

Welcome to RACA, Callum!

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion have confirmed their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025/26 Ebac Northern League Division Two campaign, with six fixtures lined up.

Preparations officially get underway with the return to training on Saturday 7th June, giving manager Nathan Beckham and his coaching staff ample time to assess the squad and implement plans ahead of the new season, which is set to begin on Saturday 26th July.

The pre-season fixture list kicks off on Saturday 5th July with a trip to Easington Colliery. They finished 13th in their first season in the First Division last term and impressed with a League Cup triumph, making them strong opposition to start the schedule. 

Next up is a midweek fixture at Ponteland United on Wednesday 9th July. Ponteland compete in the Northern Football Alliance Premier Division and finished last season in 6th place.

On Saturday 12th July, Albion supporters will get their first chance to see the team at home as Newcastle Chemfica visit the Oldhaulage Stadium. Chemfica also play in the Alliance and enjoyed a strong campaign, finishing 7th and securing silverware with a Bill Gardner Cup win.

A quick turnaround sees Ryton make a short trip to face Birtley Town on Monday 14th July. Another First Division side, Birtley ended their season in 16th position and will provide another stern test against higher-tier opposition.

The schedule continues on Wednesday 16th July with an away match at Wallington, who were one of the top-performing teams in the Alliance, finishing 3rd.

Finally, pre-season concludes with a home clash on Saturday 19th July against Collegians, a side from the top tier of the Yorkshire Amateur League – the equivalent level to the Alliance. Kick-off at the Oldhaulage Stadium is set for 1pm.

With a strong mix of opposition lined up, the pre-season campaign will offer plenty of minutes and opportunities for players to impress before the real action kicks off. 

Ticketing information for all pre-season friendlies will follow in due course.

Please note that fixtures, venues, dates and kick-off times are subject to change.

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion are pleased to confirm that Jack Salkeld has returned to the Club ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The commanding centre half rejoins the club after a spell with Tow Law Town last term, adding steel and experience to our defensive line.

Manager Nathan Beckham said: “I’m absolutely delighted to bring Jack back to the club. 

“He’s a powerful, no-nonsense centre half with a great attitude and a real presence at the back.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing him back on the pitch in Ryton colours.”

Welcome back, Jack!

Join us this Friday the 6th of June at the RACA Clubhouse from 7pm for the RACA Awards 2025 as we mark the end of the 2024/25 season and get ready for the next.

There’ll be food, entertainment, and a chance to show appreciation for the effort put in, both on and off the pitch.

Everyone welcome.

The event is kindly sponsored by Gary & Victoria Stewart, who we thank for their support!