Wednesday is our first away game of the new season as we travel to play Seaton Deleval

The Red Devils got off to a flying start with a 5-2 win against Wallington, whereas we were unlucky not to get anything from our game against Newcastle University. The corresponding fixture last year was a 0-0 draw.

Kick off is 6:30pm and the address is as follows:

Wheatridge Park
Astley Road
Seaton Deleval
NE25 0QH

Seaton Deleval 3-1 Rutherford

Another spirited and impressive performance but another game where we ended up with nothing.

The 1st half was very even although we created some good chances. However, despite this we failed to trouble the home keeper even when we were in good positions to score. Seaton then took the lead on 36 mins as a sloppy back pass laid the ball on a plate for the forward to score. Seaton made it 2-0 when their lively winger slotted in on 44 mins. But there was still time for us to attack and no-one could quite believe why we hadn't been awarded a penalty on the stroke of half-time. If it's a foul, then give the foul.

2nd half and we played really well. We added some steel to our game and deservedly scored a goal as Young's downward header gave the keeper no chance. We then continued to create but this left the game open and Seaton grabbed a fortunate 3rd. Their winger was well marshalled but a ricochet saw the ball back at his feet with only Heiniger to beat. Heiniger had previously made some brilliant saves but couldn't stop this one.

Next up is away to Grainger Park on Saturday.