Club News

Birtley Town Football Club has taken the difficult decision to relinquish our tenancy at Birtley Welfare Park. The Welfare holds a special place within DH3 and for many of our committee, members, ex-players and parents, the site serves as place of happy memories throughout the years. In 2022, the club worked hard to restore the…

The Hoops found out their opponents for the first rounds of the FA Cup and FA Vase yesterday afternoon with some exciting ties announced in both competitions.   FA CUP   ROUND DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM Extra Preliminary Round Saturday 8th August Birtley Town Bishop Auckland Preliminary Round Saturday 22nd August Crook Town orPickering...

Everyone at Birtley Town Football Club is saddened by the passing of lifelong fan Brian Ainsley.  Brian was a hugely popular figure at Birtley Town and could often be seen standing on the halfway line cheering on his beloved Hoops. Brian’s matchday regularly consisted of a couple of Guinness in Wadgey’s Bar alongside a range…

BIRTLEY START THE SEASON AWAY TO BLYTH TOWN ON SATURDAY 25TH JULY WITH OUR FIRST HOME GAME AGAINST CROOK TOWN THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY 28TH. Stand out fixtures also include Whickham at home on Boxing Day, and Easington Colliery away on the final day. And just a week later we will welcome newly-promoted play-off winners Yarm…

We are delighted to announce the dates of five pre-season friendlies as the Hoops prepare for their fourth season in the Northern League Division One. To begin our preparations for the new season, we travel to Derwentside to face Annfield Plain AFC on Saturday 2nd July (2pm kick-off). Annfield play in the Wearside League Premier…

Birtley Town are excited to announce our partnership with From The Terraces – premium football casual clothing that lets you rep your team with style! Get your Birtley Town FC gear here and show your colours with pride! Birtley Town are delighted to announce a brand new partnership that will give Birtley supporters the chance…

Birtley Town Football Club is working with Gateshead Council to take on a long-term lease of Birtley Sports Complex Playing Fields, thanks to support from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation.  The club have occupied the site since the early 2000s, when Birtley Town Football Club (FC) merged with Birtley St Joseph’s…

Birtley Town Football Club awarded The Howdens Game Changer Programme.  Birtley Town are delighted to announce that the club has been awarded The Howdens Game Changer Programme. Labelled as The Game Changer, the grant supports grassroots football with improved clubhouse facilities that can be are at the heart of their community. The club was selected…

Birtley Town Football Club are delighted to announce that our BTFC Baller’s disability section will play it’s first competitive fixture tomorrow.  Affiliated under Birtley Town Juniors and part of the wider club umbrella, BTFC Baller’s have entered the NFA Ability Counts League with fixtures to be played at St. Peter’s Sports Hub. The team are…

We are sad to announce that our captain Alex Francis has been forced to retire following a serious knee injury incurred towards the end of our recent home fixture against Northallerton Town. Having worked hard to return this season after a long spell on the sidelines, it comes as a bitter blow. A true ‘Rolls…