Match Report: Oxford City 1-3 South Shields

South Shields continued their rampant pursuit of the Enterprise National League North title with a well-earned 3-1 win away to Oxford City on Saturday. Dan Ward scored after just 12 seconds to fire the Mariners ahead before George Burroughs equalised just before the half-hour mark. Cedwyn Scott then scored two after the break to make sure the three points went back up north. Results elsewhere mean that Shields now have a nine point lead over second-placed AFC Fylde, having pl

Nathan Bell

Feb 1

Match Report: Chester 1-3 South Shields

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

Nathan Bell

Dec 21, 2025

Match Report: AFC Telford United 1-1 South Shields

South Shields were denied a late winner amid a frantic final five minutes in their game away to AFC Telford United on Saturday. Cedwyn Scott's 84th-minute opener appeared to have settled the result but Jordan Piggott had other ideas and levelled with one minute left on the clock. Results elsewhere mean the Mariners remain top of the Enterprise National League North table, now by two points as opposed to just one. Shields began the game well and controlled possession for large

Nathan Bell

Nov 23, 2025

Match Report: AFC Fylde 2-4 South Shields

South Shields picked up a priceless three points in a 4-2 win away against promotion hopefuls AFC Fylde on Wednesday night. The Mariners dug deep to turn things around in the first-half after Jonathan Ustabasi’s early strike in the fifth minute appeared to put a dampener on the Bonfire Night action. Cedwyn Scott’s brace had flipped the game on its head before Luca Thomas netted an early equaliser just three minutes after the restart. It would take some more fighting spirit to

Nathan Bell

Nov 6, 2025