WBFC News
Bay win five goal thriller at Marske
MARSKE UNITED 2 WHITLEY BAY 3 Saturday 6th September 2024 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley emerged victorious after a five goal thriller at Marske which provided great entertainment for the bumper crowd. The home side...
“It hasn’t fallen for us”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley were held to a 1-1 draw at Hillheads by Easington despite scoring early and dominating the first half. Assistant Manager Barry Rizza summed up the game by saying “We’ve had...Continue reading
Bay manager praises his team’s performance
Report by Julian Tyley After a keenly contested local derby at newly promoted Blyth Town ended in a 1-1 draw, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates was pleased with his side’s performance but was quick to...Continue reading
Points shared in entertaining derby contest
BLYTH TOWN 1 WHITLEY BAY 1 Tuesday 27th August 2024 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley’s eagerly anticipated first Northern League derby against Blyth Town ended all square after a well contested game at Gateway Park....
Jay Bates gives his thoughts on a dramatic FA Vase victory
Report by Julian Tyley A tremendous late comeback by Whitley saw them through to the next round of the FA Vase after a gripping cup tie at Longridge and there was a mixture of relief...Continue reading
Bay come from behind to earn dramatic victory
ISUZU FA VASE 1st QUALIFYING ROUND LONGRIDGE TOWN 2 WHITLEY BAY 3 Saturday 24th August Match report by Julian Tyley Over the years, Whitley Bay fans have witnessed dramatic and nail biting FA Vase ties...
It’s FA Vase time again!
The 2024-25 Isuzu FA Vase season gets underway this weekend and Whitley Bay face a tough task away to in-form Lancashire side Longridge Town. Saturday's game will be the first time the clubs have met...Continue reading
Jay Bates reflects on FA Cup defeat
Report by Julian Tyley Shortly after the final whistle at Newton Aycliffe, Bay manager Jay Bates gave his thoughts on Whitley’s performance in the 3-0 defeat which saw them exit the FA Cup. “It’s a...Continue reading
Bay exit FA Cup at Aycliffe
NEWTON AYCLIFFE 3 WHITLEY BAY 0 FA Cup Preliminary Round Saturday 17th August 2024 Report by Julian Tyley Newton Aycliffe made their higher league status count as they ended Whitley’s FA Cup hopes with a...
Ten man Bay well beaten by league leaders
REDCAR ATHLETIC 4 WHITLEY BAY 0 Tuesday 13th August Report by Julian Tyley A daunting task away to league leaders Redcar Athletic was made even more difficult for Whitley when they were reduced to ten...