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The Geordie-inspired London club achieved promotion last season.
The Geordie-inspired London club achieved promotion last season.
The Geordie-inspired London club achieved promotion last season.

10 essential things for Newcastle United fans to know about London-based Geordies Hanwell Town

Adored by Newcastle United fans worlwide, here is your essential guide to Hanwell Town ahead of this season

By Toby Bryant
Published 3rd Aug 2022, 09:44 BST
Updated 3rd Aug 2022, 10:52 BST

It's just a matter of days until Newcastle United begin their Premier League campaign, but Eddie Howe's men aren't the only Geordies gearing up for a big return on Saturday.

Some 284 miles away from St. James' Park, Hanwell Town kick off their Southern Premier Divison campaign against Truro City at the same time as the Magpies play against Nottingham Forest at St. James' Park.

Many United fans got to know Hanwell Town last year as the club enjoyed viral success on Twitter, but some supporters may still be unaware of the Geordies many miles away.

From the club's history to visits from Newcastle fans and popular club merchandise, there are many reasons for football fans on Tyneside to feel connected to the London club.

Here are the 10 essential things to know about Hanwell Town going into the 2022/23 football season.

Many United fans got to know Hanwell Town last year as the club enjoyed viral success on Twitter, but some supporters may still be unaware of the Geordies many miles away.

Hanwell Town’s closest Premier League club is Brentford. As such, swarms of Geordies head to Hanwell Town to socialise and share a pre-match drink ahead of that fixture - this season it is in the calendar for April 8, 2023.

5. NUFC visitors for Brentford away

Hanwell Town’s closest Premier League club is Brentford. As such, swarms of Geordies head to Hanwell Town to socialise and share a pre-match drink ahead of that fixture - this season it is in the calendar for April 8, 2023. Photo: Hanwell Town

Newcastle fans may not be able to point to Hanwell on the map, but it has some famous locals. Lioness Chloe Kelly, who triumphed at Euros 2022, hails from the London suburb.

6. Hanwell’s Lioness

Newcastle fans may not be able to point to Hanwell on the map, but it has some famous locals. Lioness Chloe Kelly, who triumphed at Euros 2022, hails from the London suburb.

Given the black and white colours, Newcastle United fans love making purchases from the Hanwell Town club shop. As well as the kit, there are Brown Ale t-shirts, hats, beanies, badges, face coverings and more.

7. Popular club shop

Given the black and white colours, Newcastle United fans love making purchases from the Hanwell Town club shop. As well as the kit, there are Brown Ale t-shirts, hats, beanies, badges, face coverings and more. Photo: Twitter @hanwelltownfc

Every year Hanwell Town host a friendly supporters match which sees the club’s fans play London-based Magpies fans.

8. Annual supporters match

Every year Hanwell Town host a friendly supporters match which sees the club’s fans play London-based Magpies fans. Photo: Hanwell Town

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