The “Nops” had a short and successful history in the Croxdale & District League.

The Brewery Field had until that time, been the home of the renowned Tudhoe Rugby Club and had hosted several inter county rugby matches at the ground.

In the 1936–37 season, they reached the third round of the FA Cup, where they lost to top-flight side West Bromwich Albion.

However, misfortune struck the club in 2005 when they folded, causing controversy over unfulfilled fixtures.

The club was reborn as Spennymoor Town, replacing Evenwood Town whose own future was in severe doubt and played at the Brewery Field albeit several leagues lower than previously.