New Santos FC

25/04/2026

Ardoyne WMC 2:1 New Santos

New Santos played their final league game of the season today. In sunny conditions, the lads battled throughout the 90 minutes. We created good chances and our defence got in many last gasp tackles and blocks.

Ardoyne went ahead in 30th when a strike from long range just sneaked in at the post. Santos responded quickly when Matt Bell equalised in the 40th minute.

Both teams created chances in second half and it looked like it would end in a draw. However in the last few minutes, Ardoyne were awarded and converted a penalty.

New Santos went all out in and had the ball in the net in 92nd minute. However, celebrations were cut short when the referee awarded a free kick for a “foul” on the keeper. To be fair, the ref had a very good game.

The late goal was very harsh on the lads who gave it their all for the 90 plus minutes. Great effort and attitude all round.

⚽️ Matt Bell

Best wishes from our club to the Ardoyne player who suffered a leg injury late in the game.

Forza Santos 🔴⚫️

18/04/2026

Zim South Africa 1:5 New Santos

A strong team performance today. It’s been a tough few months but the team has continued to stick together. It was great to see real workrate until the final whistle. Plenty to build and improve on.

Special mention for Keith’s stunning 25 yard free-kick. 👊🏻

Goals:
David Dougan⚽️
Keith Crawford⚽️⚽️⚽️
Se Mackin⚽️

MOM: Keith Crawford

Forza Santos🔴⚫️

03/04/2026

💴💰🔴⚫️ CLUB FUNDRAISER 🔴⚫️💰💴

Ahead of our 30th anniversary celebrations in June - we have launched our first ever digital football card for the chance to win £200 🤑😎💴

- 10 per entry (plus a £0.41 transaction fee)
- 100 teams to choose from
- Once all 100 teams have been picked the winner will be revealed & cash paid into your bank account!

Tickets can be bought via the link below.

Due to gambling regulations (believe it or not) you will need to enter the year the club was established before paying for your selection. I’ll let you do the math 😉 😜

https://12th-man.co.uk/play/g6nkf

Get your entries in and good luck! 🤞

30/03/2026

24/03/2026

Right then… calling all players, ex-players, legends (self-proclaimed or otherwise), plus friends, family, and anyone who’s ever had to listen to stories about New Santos!!

We’re celebrating our 30th Anniversary on 13th June at the Lansdowne Hotel – and trust us, this is NOT one to miss.

🍽️ 3-course meal
🏆 Awards (yes… some of you may finally get recognition!)
🎤 Entertainment

We want to make this even bigger and better than the 20th anniversary… and if you remember that one, you already know the bar is HIGH.

👉 BUT… we need your help!

We’re trying to keep ticket prices as low as possible, so we’re asking everyone to get involved with fundraising. Selling ballots, donating, organising and just spreading the word – every little helps.

And most importantly…

📣 MAKE THE EFFORT TO COME
Bring your partner, bring your family, bring your mates – the more the merrier. This is about getting everyone back together for a proper night to remember.

Let’s pack the place out and celebrate 30 years the way it should be done. Don’t be the one we’re talking about next year for missing it… 👀

More details coming soon – but for now, get the date in your diary!



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24/03/2026

New Santos FC
30th Anniversary Dinner
13th June 2026
Lansdowne Hotel Belfast

22/02/2026

Amazing to see so many of our former players in attendance at last nights final

We have plenty of games left for this season, would be great to see a few lads back in the fold

We are aiming to put 2 teams out this coming weekend for anyone looking a game

If you fancy training we are at Whiterock Leisure Centre tomorrow 8pm

Olympia leisure centre 7pm Wednesday

22/02/2026

New Santos 1:3 Abbey Athletic

Our team gave their all in the final of the Shield. We were 0:2 down at half-time but came roaring back in the second half-time. A fantastic strike from Chris Moffett made the game 1:2 after 56 minutes. Santos pushed and pushed for the equaliser but Abbey held firm. With minutes left, Santos went for broke and pushed everyone forward. However in the 89th minute, Abbey countered and scored their third. 💔 It is a tough result to take but the lads gave everything for the full 94 minutes.

Well done to Abbey Athletic for lifting the Shield. The game was tough but played in great spirit by both sides. Also, well done to the referee and assistant referees.

We especially want to thank our fantastic support for turning out to cheer on the team. It was brilliant to see so many friends, family and ex-players from throughout the decades. Your support was simply amazing - thank you all! Football can be a tough game but it means so much to see our fans turn out in numbers to cheer the team on.

The club went back to Parador Bar for post match drinks and food - again it was brilliant to see everyone there, enjoying the craic and talking about the great times they have had with Santos.

Definitely not the result we wanted, but even still tonight was a good night for our club, with everyone enjoying the craic, the beers and the grub.

We go again and will every week. New Santos is bigger than football, it’s family.

Forza Santos❤️ ⚫️

21/02/2026

Shield Final Day is finally here!!

New Santos take on the big favourites, Abbey Athletic, this evening at Ulidia, Ormeau Rd at 7pm. Can Santos upset the odds to take home the Shield? 🤞🏻🙏🏻

All support is welcome. Sure what else would you be doing on a Saturday evening? The “Masked Singer” is over and it’s only the “Love Island” highlights on a Saturday. Get your dinner in early, grab a coat and come along and cheer on the lads in 🔴 and ⚫️.

Here’s hoping for a great game of football, played in the right spirit and the Shield heading to Strangford Avenue, via the Parador.

C’mon New Santos!!!

Forza🔴⚫️

20/02/2026

Shield Final Countdown: 1 Day to go!!

Training sessions done ✔️
Kit laundered ✔️
Boots polished ✔️
Squad ready for action ✔️

Can New Santos upset the bookies’ long odds and lift silverware?

Come along on Saturday and cheer on our team!!

Forza 🔴⚫️

19/02/2026

Call out to all friends, family and past players to come along on Saturday evening to get behind our team.

New Santos are the “underdogs” with the bookies so it would be great to have a passionate support on the sideline. And the weather is forecasted to be dry and a bit warmer. 🤯

Admission is £5 and £3 concessions at the gate - cash only. However, we’ll buy you a drink back in the Parador post match!!

Forza Santos🔴⚫️👊🏻⚽️🏆