Club News

The Hoops have signed Ryan Dougherty from South Shields FC International Academy with the intention of reinforcing their midfield options. Ryan joined Shields in September 2023 from D1 Rider University and he was an integral part in the International Academy’s 3rd place finish in their inaugural season in the National Youth Football League U23 North…

Chapman and Clarkson continue to build their squad for the upcoming 24/25 season with two additional new signings. The new Hoops management team have continued to add to their squad looking ahead to the new season. Adding a mixture of experience and talent to an already strong squad. With Birtley kicking off their pre-season friendlies…

Birtley Town will open their 24/25 campaign with a trip across the A66 to Penrith AFC.  The Hoops make one of the longest journeys of the season as they travel to Penrith on Saturday 27th July. Birtley will be hoping for a similar result to last season when they travel to Cumbria. A Kyle Wharton…

New Birtley boss Reece Chapman has bolstered his squad with two quality signings ahead of the 24/25 campaign.  Chapman has been quick to make two new acquisitions ahead of the new season. With the season just over five weeks away and the inevitable Northern League merry-go-round in full swing, Birtley have added to the squad…

Striker Glen Hargrave has departed the club for a new beginning with Newcastle Benfield. Glen joined The Hoops in the summer of 2022 as part of Paul Foster and Paul Bryson’s Birtley rebuild. Opening his account on his debut in a 1-1 draw at Brandon United, Hargrave went on to form a formidable partnership with…

Birtley Town Football Club are delighted to announce that Reece Chapman has been appointed as first-team manager Chapman joined the club in 2021 as part of Paul Beat’s backroom team. Reece was a key part of Paul Foster and Paul Bryson’s side that won promotion from Northern League Division Two and ultimately went on to…

Birtley Town Football Club can now confirm that applications for the 1st team managerial vacancy are now open.  Following the departures of joint managers Paul Bryson and Paul Foster, the club have opened applications for the first team managerial vacancy. Interested candidates can apply for the position via email or by phone call.   Details Email…

Birtley Town have qualified for the play-offs with the winners gaining promotion to the Northern Premier League Division One (East). Heaton Stannington, West Auckland Town and Shildon have also qualified for the play-offs and you can stay tuned with all of the latest information on this page. Shildon AFC have secured a 2nd place finish…