Ashington AFC

Official Twitter Account for Ashington Association Football Club, Est. 1883. Proudly Northumbrian. Members of the @PitchingIn_ @NorthernPremLge

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🤝🤝 2026 / 2027 - SQUAD 🤝🤝

Following a number of consistent impressive displays during last season, we are delighted to confirm that Ryan Wombwell has committed his future to the club and put pen to paper signing a contract with the club for 2026/27.

Ryza's on board 🫡

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🤝🤝 2026 / 2027 - SQUAD 🤝🤝

We are pleased to confirm that after leaving the club in December 2024 for a move to Blyth Spartans and later signing for Bishop Auckland, Ashington born defender Paddy Almond is back playing at his hometown club.

Welcome back Paddy! 🫡

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🤝🤝 2026 / 2027 - SQUAD 🤝🤝

Who would like another announcement tonight?

Incoming.....

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🤝🤝 2026 / 2027 - SQUAD 🤝🤝

We can now also confirm that Josh Gilchrist has signed a new deal to remain at Ashington AFC.

Josh originally came in under Nick Gray in October 2024 making a huge impact and finishing the season as our top scorer.

We are delighted to get this deal over the line.

See you soon Gilly 🫡

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🎫🎫 ONLINE RAFFLE 🎫🎫

Here is your opportunity to win a signed matchball by club captain Karl Ross who committed to the club on a new deal earlier today.

This will be Rossy’s 9th season at the club and what a player he has been over the years….. with more still to come from him.

Be in it to win it from as little as £1 in our online raffle.

Entries will be sold until 4pm next Wednesday with the winner drawn and announced shortly after…

https://t.co/KdTX4X7p1W

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🤝🤝 2026 / 2027 - SQUAD 🤝🤝

We are delighted to confirm that Karl Ross has signed a new deal to remain at Woodhorn Lane for the 2026 / 2027 season.

Karl originally joined us under Ian Skinner in November 2018 and will now start his 9th season with us later in the summer!

Karl also hit his 250th appearance for the club in our second last game of 2025 / 2026 at Brighouse Town.

Good to have you sticking with us Mr Captain! 🫡

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Opposition Analyst

We are looking to appoint a Part-Time Opposition Analyst to support first team preparation through detailed analysis, video reporting, and recruitment support.

Full details below:

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Head of Recruitment

We are seeking a Head of Recruitment to lead player identification and signing strategy across the Non-League System (Steps 1–6).

Full details below:

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Good morning Colliers....

We might be in the close season, but the hard work is still ongoing in the background to get ready for next season.

We've been down here since 7am working on the pitch, and it's looking in fantastic condition even if we do say so ourselves.

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🗓️ 🗓️ PRE-SEASON 2026/2027 🗓️ 🗓️

Our final friendly to announce is a trip to Dean Street to take on Shildon AFC.

The Railwaymen have finished second place in the Ebac Northern League three seasons running (since their relegation from the Northern Premier League – East Division) and each season have failed to gain promotion via the play-offs.

We have visit Dean Street in both the last two seasons FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round with ourselves progressing in 2024/25 and Shildon taking the victory in 2025/26.

A full list of our friendlies is available on our website:

https://t.co/cQq1dDXVgq

Please note that full details (opposition and kick off times) for The Better Together Cup are still to be confirmed.

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🗓️ 🗓️ PRE-SEASON 2026/2027 🗓️ 🗓️

We will visit Northern League - Division Two side Sunderland RCA on Wednesday 8th July.

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🗓️ 🗓️ PRE-SEASON 2026/2027 🗓️ 🗓️

A tough test awaits on Saturday 25th July when we visit last season's Northern Premier League – East Division Champions Redcar Athletic.

Redcar ran away with the league, winning it with 105 points with their next closest competitors (Matlock Town) finishing on 88 points.

A great opportunity to test ourselves against a strong side towards the end of our pre-season schedule.

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🤝🤝 ASHINGTON AFC ANNOUNCE FOOTBALL RESTRUCTURE AND APPOINT IAN SKINNER AS HEAD OF FOOTBALL 🤝🤝

Ashington AFC are delighted to announce a new football structure at the club, designed to strengthen and modernise the football operation both on and off the pitch.

As part of the restructure, the club has introduced the new position of Head of Football, a strategic leadership role that will report directly to the Board of Directors and oversee all football-related matters across the club.

The club are pleased to confirm the appointment of Ian Skinner as Head of Football.

👇👇 READ MORE 👇👇

🔗 | https://t.co/hO4v4Ubjm4

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🗓️ 🗓️ PRE-SEASON 2026/2027 🗓️ 🗓️

On Wednesday 22nd July we will welcome newly formed Hartlepool United U21s to Woodhorn Lane.

The National League side have introduced a new U21s Professional Development Squad to their academy setup to help strengthen the club’s pathway to senior football and we are delighted to have them come to NE63 ahead of the new season.

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Our match at Wigan Athletic in 1968 is still the 5th highest attendance in NPL history.

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There were two 🆕 additions last season to the NPL's top 10 all-time attendance record list.

@buryfcofficial posting serious numbers 👥🔥

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🎟️🎟️ MAY 2026 - 50 / 50 DRAW 🎟️🎟️

There are just a few days left to buy your tickets for our May 50/50 draw.

Remember, as a bonus, we have added a second prize to the draw of a new Ashington AFC away shirt.

You know what to do .... visit the link below, buy your tickets and share with all your friends and family to help boost the prize!

🎟️ | https://t.co/W0DxDTt8UH

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📍📍 2026 / 2027 - AWAY DAYS 📍📍

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside…. This is one of the trips that is ideal for early in the season when the sun is still shining.

Whether you want to pop along to the beach beforehand for fish and chips or an ice cream, there are plenty of places on the sea front which is only a 15 minute walk.

Also an ideal ground to visit by rail as the station is less than half a mile from the ground.

We first visited the ground in 2013-14 in the FA Cup when Scarborough Athletic were ground sharing, unfortunately it was a heavy 4-1 defeat that day. We returned the following season for an FA Cup Replay having drawn 2-2 at Woodhorn Lane, but again, we exited the competition in a close 1-0 defeat.

We must be due a win….. we’ve played Bridlington in the last three seasons and are yet to record a point at Queensgate losing 2-0 twice and 3-1 on the other occasion.

Let’s be loud and proud at this one when the fixtures are released and get that first win at the ground!

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🔜🔜 COMING SOON 🔜🔜

For the new season, we are looking at introducing a monthly magazine about all things Ashington AFC.

✔️ Opposition Information
✔️ Player Interviews
✔️ Volunteer Interviews
✔️ Historical articles and facts
✔️ Away ground reviews
✔️ And much much more

Want to get involved? We'll let you know how to shortly!

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🗓️ 🗓️ PRE-SEASON 2026/2027 🗓️ 🗓️

A midweek trip to The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground awaits on Wednesday 15th July to visit our friends at Crook Town.

For anyone who hasn’t been before (or even those who have), we’d strongly advise you not to have your tea before going, as the food offerings from ‘Only Foods and Sauces’ are some of the best in northeast grounds. Our recommendation… The Black and Amber Burger.