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Match Report: Buxton 1-1 South Shields
South Shields picked up a point on the road against Buxton in their first game of 2026. The Enterprise National League North leaders took the lead through Dan Ward in the 59th minute but the Mariners’ lead was surrendered 13 minutes later through Adriel Walker. Due to results elsewhere in the division, Shields remain top of the pile by two points going into the next round of fixtures. Joe Young floundered as he rushed out for the ball in the sixth minute which saw Paul Blacke
Nathan Bell
2 days ago


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: South Shields 2-1 Peterborough Sports
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
Nathan Bell
Dec 16, 2025


Match Report: South Shields 1-2 Kidderminster Harriers
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
Nathan Bell
Dec 7, 2025


Match Report: Worksop Town 0-3 South Shields
South Shields picked up another valuable three points on the road in a 3-0 win against newly-promoted Enterprise National League North side Worksop Town on Tuesday night. On-loan winger Lemar Gordon gave the visitors the lead shortly before half-time, before a Will Jenkins brace soon after the restart put the game beyond any doubt. The midweek game also saw Tom Watson keep his first clean sheet as a Mariner. Due to results elsewhere, it means that Shields remain top of the ta
Nathan Bell
Nov 27, 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: Merthyr Town 3-1 South Shields
South Shields lost 3-1 against Merthyr Town in their longest trip of the Enterprise National League North season on Tuesday night. The team made a round trip of more than 600 miles but they were unable to deliver under the lights in South Wales against an increasingly hot Martyrs outfit, who have now won five on the spin. Cawley Cox and Ricardo Rees, from the spot, had given the hosts a 2-0 lead before Luke Woolston brought one back shortly before half-time. Cole Jarvis infli
Nathan Bell
Nov 12, 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


Match Report: Macclesfield 1-0 South Shields
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’
Nathan Bell
Oct 25, 2025


Match Report: South Shields 4-1 Chorley
South Shields reached the Fourth Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup in style with a thumping 4-1 victory over Chorley on Saturday....
Nathan Bell
Sep 27, 2025


Match Report: Curzon Ashton 1-2 South Shields
South Shields extended their unbeaten start to the Enterprise National League North season with a 2-1 away win over Curzon Ashton on...
Nathan Bell
Sep 21, 2025


Match Report: Bedford Town 1-2 South Shields
South Shields made it five wins in a row on Bank Holiday Monday with a 2-1 win against newly-promoted side Bedford Town. The Mariners...
Nathan Bell
Aug 26, 2025


Match Report: Alfreton Town 0-2 South Shields
South Shields soared to the top of the Enterprise National League North table with two stoppage-time goals in a 2-0 win against Alfreton...
Nathan Bell
Aug 20, 2025


Match Report: Leamington 0-2 South Shields
South Shields earned a 2-0 win on the road against Leamington on Saturday afternoon. That win sent the Mariners up to fourth place in the...
Nathan Bell
Aug 17, 2025


Match Report: South Shields 5-0 Blyth Town
South Shields soared to a 5-0 win against Blyth Town on Saturday afternoon. Paul Blackett got Shields off to a great start when he netted...
Nathan Bell
Jul 26, 2025


CLUB STATEMENT: UNOFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
South Shields FC is aware of unofficial merchandise being sold by third-party businesses using the Club’s badge without permission. We...

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Jul 23, 2025


Match Report: South Shields 1-2 Carlisle United
South Shields were narrowly defeated by National League side Carlisle United on Tuesday night. North East local Cedwyn Scott got the...
Nathan Bell
Jul 22, 2025


Match Report: South Shields 1-1 Shildon
South Shields played out a 1-1 draw against Shildon on Saturday in their second game of pre-season. The Mariners took the lead in the...
Nathan Bell
Jul 19, 2025


Match Report: South Shields 0-2 Spennymoor Town
South Shields were defeated 2-0 by Isuzu FA Trophy finalists Spennymoor Town at 1st Cloud Arena on Easter Monday. Goals by Corey McKeown...
Nathan Bell
Apr 22, 2025


Match Report: Darlington 1-1 South Shields
South Shields picked up a point on the road in a 1-1 draw against Darlington on Good Friday. Jack Maskell’s seventh minute opener was...
Nathan Bell
Apr 18, 2025
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