Category: Match Reports
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Bay fight back but fall just short in seven goal thriller
ASHINGTON 4 WHITLEY BAY 3 Tuesday 26th January This derby game, played in appalling conditions at Woodhorn Lane had just about everything – seven goals, another one disallowed, a penalty and a sending off. In what was the proverbial game of two halves, it kept the fans on the edge of their seats right…
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Crucial win as Bay defeat Terriers
Whitley Bay 3 Bedlington Terriers 1 Saturday 19th December Match report by Peter Fox This was a vital win for Whitley, their first in six league games since defeating Seaham Red Star way back on the 17th of October. While Whitley still have a lot of league games in hand it is becoming increasingly important…
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Dismal day, dismal game!
WASHINGTON 1 WHITLEY BAY 0 Saturday 28th November A first half penalty proved decisive as Washington claimed a narrow victory in a poor game played on a very heavy pitch at the Nissan Sports Complex. Torrential rain which set in around midday had put the game in doubt and referee Michael Andrews only gave the…
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Dunston end Bay’s vase hopes – again!
FA VASE 2nd ROUND WHITLEY BAY 1 DUNSTON UTS 2 Saturday 21st November For the third year in a row, Whitley’s hopes of more Vase glory were dashed by Northern League rivals Dunston UTS and as on the previous two occasions, the visitors emerged narrow, albeit well deserved winners. Prior to the game, much had…
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Bay lack cutting edge
SUNDERLAND RCA 2 WHITLEY BAY 1 Saturday 14th November Meadow Park at Ryhope has not been a happy hunting ground for Whitley Bay in recent seasons and despite looking the better side for lengthy periods on Saturday, history repeated itself as they went down to a 2-1 defeat for the third year in succession. On…
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Reid’s late goal sees Bay to cup victory
CAMERONS BREWERY NORTHERN LEAGUE CUP 2nd ROUND WHITLEY BAY 2 RYHOPE CW 1 Tuesday 10th November For the third time this season, Whitley found Ryhope CW tough opponents and as was the case in the two FA Cup games back in August, the result of Tuesday night’s League Cup tie was in doubt right until…
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Replay victory for the Bay
FA VASE 1st ROUND REPLAY WHITLEY BAY 3 NORTHWICH MANCHESTER VILLA 1 Tuesday 3rd November Whitley Bay came from behind to win their FA Vase Replay against Northwich Manchester Villa and advance to the 2nd Round for what is becoming an annual Vase tie at home to Dunston UTS. This was a…
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Replay needed after Vase game drawn in Manchester
FA VASE 1st ROUND NORTHWICH MANCHESTER VILLA 1 WHITLEY BAY 1 (AFTER EXTRA TIME) Whitley had to settle for a draw and a midweek replay back at Hillheads after a very disappointing performance in their FA Vase tie at Irlam on Saturday. Northwich Manchester Villa, who had won their last three games, gave a spirited…
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Fightback not enough after first half disaster
WHITLEY BAY 3 MORPETH TOWN 5 Tuesday 27th October In complete contrast to Saturday’s goal less draw at Hillheads, Whitley Bay’s local derby against Morpeth Town was a remarkable game which produced no fewer than eight goals. The first half was a total disaster for the Bay as they were hit by a five goal…
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Little to cheer in rare goal less draw
WHITLEY BAY 0 PENRITH 0 Saturday 24th October Whitley are rarely involved in goal less draws and this was the first time in four and a half years that Bay fans have witnessed a 0-0 result at Hillheads. Based on the entertainment provided in this game, they will be hoping that it is at…