South Shields recorded their first defeat of the Enterprise National League North campaign against Macclesfield on Saturday. Danny Elliott’s finish on the stroke of half-time separated the two teams and despite a valiant push to grab an equaliser thereafter, it wasn’t to be for the Mariners. Results elsewhere mean Shields remain top of the table on goal difference with a game in hand over AFC Fylde. Ian Watson’s side began the game well, though momentum shifted in the hosts’

South Shields crashed out of The Emirates FA Cup with a heavy 5-0 defeat away against Macclesfield on Saturday afternoon. The Mariners...