Dunston look to continue their perfect start to the season tomorrow evening, welcoming Ashington to the UTS Stadium (7:45pm kick-off).

Recent Meetings

The Blues have faced The Colliers several times across the past twenty years, in both the Northern Premier League & the Northern League.

In the 2024/25 season, Dunston did the double over tomorrow’s visitors. A bank holiday meeting at the UTS Stadium ended 2-0, with goals from Sado Djalo & Dale Pearson giving Jon McDonald’s side all three points. In the reverse fixture, Djalo was on the scoresheet again, with Dunston ending 2024 with a convincing 1-0 win at Woodhorn Lane.

Recent Form

It’s been the perfect start to the 2025/26 for Dunston. With two clean sheets and two comfortable wins in league action against North Ferriby (1-0) & Blyth Town (2-0), the Blues continued their perfect start on Saturday as Liam Thear’s last-minute winner sent his side into the next round of the Emirates FA Cup, beating Thornaby 2-1.

Nicky Gray’s side have had a tough start to the season. They were knocked out the FA Cup in the Extra Preliminary by Northern League side Shildon to open their season, before losing 2-0 to Bridlington Town to start their league campaign. Most recently, Harry Powell scored a 92nd minute equaliser to earn Ashington a point at home to Bishop Auckland.

One to watch

Josh Gilchrist – Gilchrist was one of Dunston’s first signings of the 2024/25 season, making fifteen appearances and scoring once. The former Newcastle United academy prospect then headed to Woodhorn Lane on the back of his spell with the Blues, scoring 16 times in 31 games. He picked up Ashington’s Manager’s Player of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season & Goal of the Season to wrap up an excellent first year in black & white.

Jon McDonald’s pre-match thoughts

“It’ll not be an easy game. Nick [Gray] will have his lads ready”.

“They didn’t play on Saturday so will have had more time to recover than us”.

“We’re at home. It’s another game against a local side and I really look forward to all those games”.

All quotes taken from post-match interview against Thornaby. Watch the full interview here.

Player Information

Dan Lowson & Josh Donaldson both missed out on Saturday’s visit to Thornaby in the FA Cup.

Richard Coulson remains on the sideline with a long-term knee injury, whilst JJ Chrisp is yet to make an appearance in the 25/26 season after sustaining an injury in pre-season.

Craig Baxter is set to make his 150th appearance for the club, whilst Sado Djalo could make his 140th appearance. David Robinson is also one game away from a 90th Dunston appearance.

Matchday Information

Admission is £10 for adults, £6 for concessions & £3 for under 16’s. This can be paid on the turnstile at the ground with cash or card.

There are two turnstiles at the UTS Stadium, one which can be accessed via the car park, with the other being accessed next to our clubhouse.

Parking is available at the UTS Stadium, with limited spaces available.

Food and drink is available on a matchday, with a wide selection of hot food and soft drinks in our bait cabin, as well as alcoholic drinks in our can bar and clubhouse. We also have club merchandise available in our club shop.

There will be a digital E-Progamme released on match day, which can be accessed on our website or social media channels.