As Gateshead FC head to Wembley this Saturday 11 May for their Isuzu FA Trophy Final match against Solihull Moors, Tyneside based train company Lumo have teamed up local Gateshead brewery Black Storm to produce a special beer which it will serve on board its trains as fans make their way to and from the game.

The 5.0% ABV Helles Lager, named ‘Whistle Stop’ as a nod to both a referee and a guard’s whistle, can be purchased from the onboard LumoEats trolley service.

Additionally, this limited edition beer is available for purchase on any Lumo service this week leading up to the game on Saturday afternoon.

They can also be bought online from the brewers directly at Black Storm Beer.

The drinks cans are specially adorned and commemorated with Gateshead FC Wembley 2024 with Lumo branding. They are predicted to be a big hit with the travelling supporters.

“At Lumo, we’re all about supporting the communities we serve, and it’s great to show our support for Gateshead Football Club and their fans by working with Gateshead based Black Storm to stock this special beer onboard our trains and add that extra bit of extra excitement to the journey to London.”

Martijn Gilbert, Managing Director at Lumo,

“Being the local brewery in Gateshead, and our beer being served at Gateshead’s matches in the director’s lounge, we’re delighted to see Lumo taking this partnership to new heights by serving Black Storm limited Wembley edition beer on its trains, and supporting Gateshead FC and their fans on their journey to Wembley. Up the Heed!”

Jake Jobey, Sales Manager at Black Storm,

The regular morning service trains have been named the ‘Heed Army Express’ as a reference to the teams nickname for the fans.

These will leave Newcastle at 07:12 & 10:22 arriving at Kings Cross at 09:59 and 13:14 respectively, giving fans plenty of time to make their way to Wembley for a 16:15 kick off.

The additional train that Lumo is running is the return journey for fans back to Newcastle, this will leave London Kings Cross at 20:26.

In celebration, special adorned decorations will be onboard both morning trains, in parlance with Gateshead FC branding, all of which reflecting the substantial support for the team by its Heed Army, as they travel to London.

“We’re delighted to team up with Black Storm Beer and Lumo to offer this limited edition Helles lager to our supporters, marking our historic second consecutive FA Trophy final appearance at Wembley Stadium.

“All at Gateshead FC are thrilled to be both strengthening our long-term partnership with Lumo, as well as forging a new partnership with a Gateshead-based business in Black Storm Beer, and hope our supporters enjoy sampling a unique souvenir on their journey to Wembley this weekend.”

Bernard McWilliams, vice-chairman of Gateshead FC,