[1] Based in the South Byker inner city part of Newcastle, the club played their first game, winning 5–0 against Elswick Leather Works reserves.

Early players for the club included the likes of William Findlay, Alex White and Tom Watson.

[4] The club entered into the FA Cup and participated against Sunderland Albion in a qualifying round, eventually losing 4–2.

[3] Bitter local rivals from across the city, Newcastle West End, who also competed in the Northern League, had fallen into serious financial difficulties.

It is considered highly ironic in the History of Newcastle United, because the club's main rivals Sunderland used the same colours.