Penrith AFC

Birtley Town make their longest journey of the season so far as they travel across the A66 to Penrith.  The Hoops go into the game on the back of a hard fought 1-1 draw with Newton Aycliffe.  Charlie Aitken’s penalty secured a vital point for Birtley. A much improved 2nd half display could have seen…

It was another game of two halves as Birtley claimed their first point of the season with a 2-2 draw at Penrith.  Kyle Wharton and Reece Harrison made their first appearances of the season as they replaced Lewis Exley and Sam Dinsley. The first opportunity of the game fell to Jake Stafford, his cross/shot narrowly…

Penrith come out in pole position as Birtley fell to defeat in their opening game of the season.  Match gallery is available here.  The Hoops travelled west to The Frenchfield Stadium for their opening game of the season. A good travelling contingent of fans also made the trip looking forward to the start of the…

The Hoops brought all three points home from the Frenchfield Stadium on Saturday with a thrilling victory over Penrith. Match gallery is available here.  Birtley started a crucial week in brilliant fashion as they beat Penrith in Cumbria for only the second time in their history. Goals from Matty Ward, Glen Hargrave, Dan Wilds and…