North Sunderland aim for historic cup double as reserves face Ellington in Laidler Cup final

North Sunderland Reserves are hoping to make it a cup double for the club when they face Ellington FC in the Laidler Cup final at St James’ Park, Alnwick, on Saturday (May 13).
By Janet Bew
Published 10th May 2023, 16:03 BST
Action from the semi-final action Lowick, which North Sunderland Reserves won 3-0. Picture: Michael FawcusAction from the semi-final action Lowick, which North Sunderland Reserves won 3-0. Picture: Michael Fawcus
Action from the semi-final action Lowick, which North Sunderland Reserves won 3-0. Picture: Michael Fawcus

The senior team beat Blyth Town 2-1 in the final of the Team Valley Carpets Amateur Cup in March to win the first cup the club has ever won in its 133 year history.

The reserves beat Lowick 3-0 in the semi-final, with goals from Jayden Swordy, Harry Woolhouse and Robbie Swordy, to set up Saturday’s final against Ellington.

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The two teams played out a 1-1 draw at Seahouses in the league last month (April) with Ellington winning 4-1 when they played on their home turf.

Both teams are in a similar run of form, Ellington having a win and a draw in their last two league matches, while North Sunderland Reserves have had two draws.

A supporters bus will be leaving the social club in Seahouses at 5pm.

Kick-off is 7pm.

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