Bishop Auckland

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Bishop Auckland

One of the great names in Northern non-league football, the Bishops combine a remarkable history with a modern home at Heritage Park.

Club Overview

Bishop Auckland Football Club traces its roots to 1882 and has a proud record in Northern football. The club returned to the Northern League in 2006 after 18 seasons in the Northern Premier League.

Ground

Heritage Park
Stadium Way, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AE.

Heritage Park opened in October 2010. The first match at the new stadium was against Middlesbrough in November 2010.

Club History

The club’s history includes a record 19 Northern League championships between 1893 and 1988 and an extraordinary FA Amateur Cup record of ten wins, including three consecutive victories in 1955, 1956 and 1957.

Honours & Records

  • 19 Northern League championships
  • 10 FA Amateur Cup wins
  • FA Amateur Cup finalists 18 times
  • Best FA Cup run: Fourth Round

Matchday Guide

Heritage Park provides a modern setting for a traditional Northern football club, with supporters able to follow the Bishops in the Northern League and cup competitions.

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