Quick-fire Lennon Wheeldon strike inspires South Shields to nervy 2-1 win The Mariners evening started superbly when an early Wheeldon strike put Shields one goal ahead. The second goal of the evening didn’t come until the 67th minute of the game when Paul Blackett’s deflected effort flew past Pete Jameson. A late goal did come however for the hosts Cedric Main firing in what turned out to be only a consolation for Darlington. Shields’ travelled to Blackwell Meadows making on

We asked some of the lasses across both our First Team and Reserve Team squads for their favourite moments of the season so far - read below for their answers! Sam Curzon: “Personally, it has to be when we faced FC Hartlepool, because the atmosphere after coming away with a draw showed us just how much we’ve improved, and more importantly, how close we’ve become.” Jayde Hart: “A favourite moment that comes to mind was our 3-2 win against Stockton. “We fought hard for the thre

Cedwyn Scott's first-half hat-trick aids South Shields to six-goal Boxing Day demolition The opening goal of Shields’ Boxing Day clash came for the visitors just 16 minutes in when Scott headed home.  Six minutes later Scott was at it again firing past Bradley James. With eight minutes left of the first-half the Mariners picked up a third — Scott bagging himself a hat-trick.  Ian Watson’s side weren’t finished there as they picked up three more goals in the second-half — Todd

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and enjoy your day spent with your loved ones! Ian Watson and his squad will be looking to finish 2025 strong, currently sitting top of the Enterprise National League North, with two local derbys still to play. First up is Spennymoor Town FC, who travel to the 1st Cloud Arena this Friday to face the Mariners. The Mariners have put together two strong wins, beating Phil Brown's Peterborough Sports after two defeats in a row to Kidderminst

We announce that Jimmy Holmes, our Head of Recruitment, has moved on to seek new opportunities. We are very happy with Mr Holmes' dedication and professionalism during his time at the club, and we wish him well for his future and new role.

South Shields ensured they would be top of the pile for Christmas with a comeback 3-1 win away to Chester on Saturday. Connor Woods gave the hosts the lead early into the second-half, but Paul Blackett, Will Jenkins and Cedwyn Scott got on the scoresheet for the Mariners to turn things around. Shields, due to results elsewhere, are now two points clear at the summit of the Enterprise National League North table ahead of Boxing Day’s home clash against Spennymoor Town. Sean Mc

The Mariners travel to the Deva Stadium this weekend to face Calum McIntyre's Chester FC, the first reverse fixture for South Shields FC, and our final game before Christmas, in which Ian Watson and his squad will be looking to give the fans an early Christmas present. Chester currently sit in 10th place in the Enterprise National League North, and have won 7 of their opening 20 games of the season, drawing 9 and losing just 4. Calum McIntyre will be more than impressed with

We caught up with South Shields Women’s Natalie May to reflect on the first-half of the season - read what she had to say about various topics below! Q: When you look back to how things have gone so far, what are your main feelings and emotions? “When I look back at the first part of the season, I feel a real sense of pride mixed with determination.  “We’ve had some really strong performances and shown what we’re capable of, especially when we’re playing with confidence and i

South Shields battled their way to a 2-1 win at home against a brave Peterborough Sports outfit on Tuesday night. A riveting opening 10 minutes saw Paul Blackett net for the Mariners, before Luca Miller equalised soon after, but the game was ultimately settled by Oli Bainbridge on the stroke of half-time. It means that Ian Watson’s team sit just one point behind Enterprise National League North leaders, AFC Fylde, in second place ahead of the side’s final test before Christma

We're back in Enterprise National League North action this evening as we take on Phil Brown's Peterborough Sports, who currently sit 21st in the league. It has been a difficult first half of the season for Sports, who have taken just six wins from their opening twenty games, with their most recent league fixture being a 2-0 defeat at home to Hereford. Ian Watson's Mariners have faced two straight defeats at home and will be looking to put those results right this evening. The

Madison Bouggess celebrated scoring for the second week running in South Shields Women's 5-3 win away to Wallsend BC Women. Her 45th minute goal came at the perfect time for the lasses, who went into the break with the score at 2-2, and it could have helped to spur on a more dominant second-half display. Sunday's result moves Shields up to seventh place in the NERWFL Premier Division ahead of the mid-season break, with 10 points gained from seven matches so far. “I’m so happy

Tianna Hill bagged a hat-trick as South Shields Women netted five against Wallsend BC Women in the NERWFL Premier Division on Sunday. The opening goal of a chaotic 90 minutes came just three minutes in, when the home side took the lead through Tamara Bowen.  However, Shields responded defiantly with a goal of their own thanks to Hill’s effort in the 19th minute.  Two more goals came in the first-half - Wallsend regained the lead thanks to Aurelia Penman’s penalty and yet anot

South Shields FA Trophy adventure comes to an end in 1-0 defeat The opening goal wasn’t found until a minute before half-time, a goal which unfortunately saw Macclesfield take the lead through Luke Duffy.  The Mariners came into Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with the visitors looking to regain winning form whilst simultaneously dish out defeat to the side who gave them their first defeat of the season. The visitors crafted the first chance of the game thanks to Isaac Buckley-Ric

The Mariners face John Rooney's Macclesfield FC in the Isuzu FA Trophy at the 1st Cloud Arena this Saturday, having previously beaten Dunston UTS in the previous round. The Mariners entered the competition in the Second Round, beating Dunston UTS 6-2 at the 1st Cloud Arena, thanks to goals from Wheeldon (x2), Blackett (x2), Jenkins, and Scott. You can watch highlights of the game below ⬇️ Macclesfield come into today's game having just been drawn at home to current FA Cup hol

South Shields Women aim to end 2025 in style when they travel to Wallsend BC Women this Sunday in the NERWFL Premier Division (2pm kick-off). After last week’s successful 4-0 NERWFL League Cup victory over high-flying Spennymoor Town Ladies, the lasses look to carry that momentum into this weekend’s fixture against a Wallsend BC side who are winless in the league this season. Shields find themselves in eighth place in the table, with a number of games in hand over much of the

Hat-trick hero Annece Legg hailed her South Shields Women teammates following a scintillating performance in the NERWFL League Cup on Sunday. The Mariners dominated their tie against Spennymoor Town Ladies from the off and managed to score four goals without reply. That statement win sent the team through to the Quarter-Final, where the lasses will make the short visit to face Sunderland West End Ladies. “I’m absolutely buzzing with the performance,” she reflected after the g

South Shields Women stormed to a 4-0 win against Spennymoor Town Ladies in the Third Round of the NERWFL League Cup on Sunday. A wet and miserable afternoon weather-wise was counteracted by the tremendous football played on the pitch, where the main talking point was no doubt Annece Legg’s stunning first-half hat-trick. Her goals put the game out of sight before Madison Bouggess managed to get on the scoresheet two minutes before the game’s end. Amy Richardson gave the visito

South Shields Women Co-Head Coaches Sophie Clough and Alex Miller have spoken following today’s 4-0 win against Spennymoor Town Ladies in the NERWFL League Cup Third Round. Read what they had to say about the game and the key talking points below. “We’re super proud and happy of the team performance today - fantastic for Annece to get a hat-trick, Madison getting her first First Team goal and [they] collectively worked together to keep a clean sheet.  “We’ve always known what

South Shields were left frustrated by their 2-1 defeat against Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday - their first home loss of the Enterprise National League North campaign. The Mariners struggled to rediscover their form at 1st Cloud Arena against a dogged Harriers side who controlled the game to their advantage. David Davis caught on-loan goalkeeper Tom Watson by surprise with his glanced header just four minutes before the half-time whistle, and then Kam Kandola waltzed his

South Shields Women aim to reach the next round of the NERWFL League Cup when they take on Spennymoor Town Ladies at Downhill Hub on Sunday (2pm kick-off). It is shaping up to be another eventful clash between two sides who met just a fortnight ago in the league. The Moors haven’t played since that game, which finished 2-1 in their favour, following a quickfire double during the second-half to turn the game around. Meanwhile, Shields picked up a point on the road against Sund