Category: News
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Virtual FA Cup Final tickets now on sale!
Ten years ago, thousands of Bay fans enjoyed a third consecutive trip to Wembley for the FA Vase Final. This year, in very different times, Whitley are celebrating again after reaching the @CPriday ‘Hopper & Son’ virtual FA Cup Final. This alternative competition with fans voting for their team on Twitter has provided lots of…
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Special offers at Online Club Shop
Although the Supporters Club Shop remains closed for personal sales because of Covid regulations, the online shop remains open for business as usual via the link on the website We currently have Whitley Bay FC round neck sweatshirts reduced to £15 and blue and grey baseball caps reduced to £5. Purchases may be made using…
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Lee Kerr ends his Northern League career
Lee Kerr, one of the greatest players to pull on a Whitley Bay shirt, has announced the end of his Northern League playing career. He made his first appearance for Whitley Bay in May 2003, Andy Gowens’ final game in charge, in an end of season friendly against Ware Town, when as a 16 year…
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How to raise money for the club whenever you shop online
Whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Whitley Bay Football Club with easyfundraising. There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it…
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Club Shop Christmas opening hours
There may be no Northern League football at present but Whitley Bay FC Club Shop will be open during December for the sale of a wide range of clothing and club souvenirs, perfect gifts for all Bay fans. Opening hours are as follows: Thursday 3 December 4.00-6.00pm Saturday 5 December 11.00am-1.00pm Wednesday 9 December 4.00-…
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Free hot food for kids during half term
Half term hot meals for children At this difficult time for so many families, Whitley Bay Football Club would like to repay the generosity of the local community who have supported the club in recent months, by offering free hot food to local youngsters during school half term week. Hot food will be served within…
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Dunn commits his future to Whitley Bay
We are pleased to announce that defender Jamie Dunn has signed a contract to stay at Hillheads for the rest of this season with the option of extending the deal for a further year. The 27 year old who arrived at Hillheads in the summer from Second Division Ryton & Crawcrook Albion has already impressed…
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FA Cup tie v Blyth Spartans to be live streamed
We are pleased to announce that a live stream will be in operation for this Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup Second Round Qualifying tie against Blyth Spartans. In normal times a crowd of around 2,000 would be expected to pack Hillheads for this local derby but increased Covid-19 restrictions imposed during the past week mean that…
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Chairman’s reaction after Dunston forfeit cup tie
It was announced this morning that Dunston have forfeited Saturday’s FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at Hillheads due to a positive Covid-19 test. Reacting to the announcement Whitley Bay Club Chairman Paul McIlduff said “Last Friday we were in a similar position to Dunston after one of our players tested positive and we were informed…
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North Shields game will be all-ticket
In order to comply with Covid-19 regulations, which limits attendances to a maximum of 300, our first home game of the new season, the local derby against North Shields, will be an all ticket match. Tickets are priced at £7 for adults, £5 for concessions and £4 for children under 14. Tickets for home fans…