Ground Dean StreetShildon Chairman Brian Burn Manager Gary Forrest | Ground Capacity 4,700 Arena/Stadium Dean Street Founded 1890 | |
Nickname(s) The RailwaymenThe Shells League Northern League Division One | ||
Shildon Association Football Club is a football club established in 1890 based in Shildon, County Durham, England. They compete in the Northern League Division One and play at Dean Street.
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History
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.
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.
Reserves
Shildon will also enter a Reserve team in the Durham Alliance League for the 2014–15 season
Ground
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
Playing squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.