Managed by former Queen of the South, York City and Gateshead midfielder Steve Bowey, Newcastle Benfield play in the Northern League First Division and finished in 10th place in 2014/15.

They play at Sam Smith's Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 4NU.

The Blues' full pre-season schedule is now as follows:

Wednesday 8th July - DONCASTER ROVERS (Home), k.o. 7.30pm
Saturday 11th July - Newcastle Benfield (Away), k.o. 1.00pm
Saturday 18th July - HULL CITY XI (Home), k.o. 3.00pm
Saturday 25th July - LEEDS UNITED U21 (Home), k.o. 3.00pm
Tuesday 28th July - BARNSLEY XI (Home), k.o. 7.00pm
Saturday 1st August - NORTH FERRIBY UNITED (Home), k.o. 3.00pm
Tuesday 4th August - Glasshoughton Welfare (Away), k.o. 7.45pm
Saturday 8th August - Ossett Town (Away), k.o. 3.00pm