12/09/2026
MATCH REPORT — SEAHAM COAST NE vs SEATON CAREW SPARTANS
Seaham Coast NE 1–5 Seaton Carew Spartans
The lads kicked off our season this morning against a sensational Seaton Carew Spartans side, and as we found out during pre-season, we couldn’t have asked for a tougher test to start the campaign.
Seaton came flying out of the blocks and moved the ball around extremely well, making us work very hard out of possession. They were clinical in front of goal and raced into a five-goal lead, leaving the lads understandably frustrated at half-time.
At the break, the message was simple. Forget the first half and treat the second 25 minutes as a brand new game.
And that’s exactly what the lads did.
The response was excellent. The work rate went up another level, the passing started to click and, most importantly, the boys showed plenty of character and refused to let their heads drop.
We began creating some really good passages of play and eventually got the reward we deserved. Alex produced a superb piece of play to find Dylan, who kept his composure and calmly slotted the ball home to get us on the scoresheet.
We won the second half and also saw some outstanding individual performances.
Jude was an absolute brute in midfield, taking control of the middle of the park and dominating with his strength, determination and work rate.
Alex was super aggressive and sharp, constantly putting pressure on Seaton and helping to stop their attacks.
Jacob’s work rate was unreal. He played with fire in his belly from start to finish, never giving up and battling for every single ball.
The scoreline ultimately went against us, but the second half performance was something we can take plenty of positives from. Against a very strong Seaton side, the lads showed that even when things aren’t going their way, they have the character to fight back, keep working and keep playing football.
⚽ Goal: Dylan
🎯 Assist: Alex
🏆 Coaches’ Players: Jude & Jacob
👏 Parents’ Players: Alex & Jude
A tough opening game, but plenty of positives to build on. The season is only just getting started! 🖤🤍
Up the Coast 🖤🤍