[3] However, after two seasons in the Northern Alliance, they rejoined the North Easter League, which was now running with a single division.

[3][5] When the league was suspended in 1939 following the outbreak of World War II, a competition was run with ten clubs, which Consett won.

[7] In 1976–77 they finished joint top of the table with Spennymoor United, but lost the championship play-off 3–0 in a match played at Willington.

[7] In 2019–20 the club reached the final of the FA Vase, losing 3–2 to Hebburn Town in a match that was delayed until May 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[2] Built largely by volunteers,[6] the new ground had banking around the pitch made from mine workings,[11] with two stands erected, one of which was paid for by the £1,150 transfer fee received from Charlton Athletic for Tommy Lumley.

The first match at Belle Vue Park was played in August 1950, attracting a record attendance of 7,000 to see a game against Sunderland reserves.

[11] The remaining stand consisted of covered bench seating and a small terraced area in front.