Northern League: Jarrow and Boldon CA discover opening day opponents and derby dates
The fixtures for the 2026/27 Ebac Northern League season have been released.
Jarrow have been handed a tough-looking visit to Chester-le-Street Town on the opening day of the 2026/27 Northern League season.
The new campaign took a step closer on Saturday morning when the league released their fixtures for the new season - and Jarrow will face an immediate test of their promotion credentials with a trip to face a Cestrians side also expected to be in the race for a place in Division One. Kennie Malia’s side have suffered play-off final defeats in the last two seasons and will now hope to go one step further and land a first ever promotion into the fifth tier of the non-league game during the new campaign.
South Tyneside neighbours Boldon CA have been handed a home game on the first day of the season as they host Grangetown Boys Club and take what they hope will be the first steps in a much-improved season after they avoided relegation into the Wearside League in April. Derby fixtures between the Jarrow and Boldon will take place on Boxing Day at Perth Green and Saturday, March 27 at The Villa.
Speaking after the fixtures were released on Saturday morning, Northern League chairman Glenn Youngman said: “The publication of the fixture list is eagerly awaited by both clubs and supporters, as it signals that the new season is fast approaching. It’s clear there will be some exciting matches in the coming months, and I’d like to wish all clubs every success for the season ahead.”
Northern League Division Two fixtures - Saturday, July 25
Alnwick Town v Park View AFC, Billingham Synthonia v Prudhoe YC Seniors, Boldon CA v Grangetown Boys Club, Chester-le-Street Town v Jarrow, Darlington Town v FC Hartlepool, Durham United v Sunderland RCA, Newcastle University v Stokesley, Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Tow Law Town, Seaham Red Star v Billingham Town, Seaton Carew v AFC Newbiggin
Northern League Division One opening day fixtures - Saturday, July 25
Blyth Town v Birtley Town, Carlisle City v Kendal Town, Horden CW v Crook Town, Marske United v Whickham, Newton Aycliffe v North Shields, Penrith v Easington Colliery, Redcar Town v Newcastle Blue Star, Shildon v Boro Rangers, Thornaby v Bishop Auckland, Whitley Bay v Northallerton Town, Yarm & Eaglescliffe v Newcastle Benfield