MATCH PREVIEW: MERTHYR TOWN (H)

After three tough successive away fixtures, Saturday sees the Mariners back on home soil where the Mariners hope to get back to winning ways against Merthyr Town in their final push for promotion. 

The hosts go into the game sitting second place in the league looking to pick up their 25th league win of the season, bolstering their points tally to 84, potentially just a point behind the league leaders AFC Fylde on Saturday night.

The hosts' ferocious front-men, despite recent results, have been in tremendous form, having picked up a combined 10 goals in their last eight games.

Similarly, the visitors come into the game looking to get back into a winning rhythm. Merthyr Town have won just twice in their previous five fixtures.

The Martyrs currently sit a place behind the Mariners in the Enterprise National League North, with Paul Michaels’ side picking up 66 points from a possible 117 this season.

One-To-Watch

The hosts - who come into the game looking to claim three points and gain ground on AFC Fylde - must stay concentrated, composed and focused, particularly when around the visitors’ Lewys Twamley. 

Merthyr’s Twamley has picked up 14 goals in the league this season, with two goals in his last three appearances.

So too, the Mariners will be searching for redemption and their first league win over the Martyrs this season, as the reverse fixture saw the hosts come out on top in a 3-1 home victory. 

Highlights from South Shields latest fixture can be viewed below ⬇️ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6E7TL6ZTkw

INFORMATION FOR SUPPORTERS

Tickets can be purchased here, using our TicketCo system!

It is advised to arrive at the ground as early as possible to avoid queuing, and we ask that fans please be patient with our staff and turnstile operators, as this is a new system we are using.

OPENING TIMES 

Pay on the gate is available

·                 All turnstiles are open from 12.30PM.

·   The main entrance is open for box holders at 12.30PM

Bars 

·                 New Stand Bar: 12.30PM –  Close

·                 Club House: 12.30PM -Close

·                 Marquee: 12.30PM - Close

Food 

·                 Fanzone / 12.30PM - FT

·                 Kiosk / 12.30PM – FT 

·                 Dicksons Kiosk / 12.30PM– FT 

·                 Kets N Pop: 12.30PM  – FT

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CLUB SHOP

The Club Shop, stocked with our new 25/26 Home and Away kit and Goalkeeper kit, located in the Wolf Competitions Stand near Turnstiles 1 and 2, will be open from 12.30PM – KO, Half-Time, and from FT – Close. 

PARKING 

Limited, unreserved parking is available on Shaftesbury Avenue. It is recommended to arrive early to secure your place. More parking is available on Bedesway, with access via Turnstile 5. 

TRAVEL 

The nearest Metro is Bede, a five-minute walk to the Turnstiles.