Ashington confirm first preseason friendlies ahead of 26/27 campaign
Ashington are already gearing up for next season.
Ashington have announced their first two friendlies of the summer – and have also revealed that they will be competing in a preseason tournament.
The Colliers kick off their warm up games on Wednesday, July 1st with a short trip to face local neighbours AFC Newbiggin before travelling up the A1 to take on Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park on Saturday July 11th.
The latter clash will see the two clubs meet for the first time in a number of years, and it is thought the first ever competitive game between them took place over 125 years ago, in 1899, when Ashington won 4-3 in the third round of the Northumberland Minor Cup.
Meanwhile, the Wansbeck side have confirmed that they will also be competing in the Better Together Cup, which is being held at Croft Park – home of Blyth Spartans - over the weekend of July 18th and 19th.