Ashington A.F.C.

Ashington A.F.C. is a football club in Ashington, Northumberland. The team plays at Woodhorn Lane in the Northern Premier League Division One East. Founded in 1883, Ashington has competed in many leagues over the years. They were a founder member of the Football League Third Division North in 1921. The club is the northernmost team to have played in the Football League. The club’s history includes notable achievements such as reaching the FA Cup third round in 1926–27. They also reached the semi-finals of the FA Amateur Cup in 1973–74. Ashington has won the Northumberland Senior Cup ten times. The club’s record attendance at Portland Park was 13,199 for an FA Cup tie with Rochdale in 1950. They moved to Woodhorn Lane in 2008 after playing at Portland Park for many years. Visitors to Woodhorn Lane find a modern ground with black and white striped shirts worn for home matches. The club’s badge features two lions flanking a stylised AFC logo. The ground is set in a quiet area near Ashington. The atmosphere is friendly, with fans supporting a club with deep local roots. The club’s history is reflected in its colours and crest, which tell the story of Ashington A.F.C.