MATCH PREVIEW: South Shields FC v Shrewsbury Town FC

It's an exciting week for the club, as the Mariners take on League Two side, Shrewsbury Town, in the First Round of the FA Cup.

South Shields have been on quite the journey, going through three teams to make it into the First Round, something they haven't been able to achieve since 2022, when Forest Green Rovers came to the 1st Cloud Arena.

Ian Watson's Mariners have had to overcome Guiseley, Chorley, and Spalding United to make it into this stage of the competition.

Looking onto Sunday, Ian Watson and Robbie Tinkler sat down in front of the media to preview this tie, which can be viewed below.

The Opposition

Managed by Michael Appleton, Shrewsbury Town currently sit in 22nd place in League Two, winning three of their fourteen games in the league; however, they have recently seen a shift in form, not losing in their last four games, winning two and drawing two.

Michael Appleton sat down in front of the press to discuss the fixture, which can be viewed below.

MATCH INFORMATION

Segregation is in place.

Away fans are to use turnstiles 3 & 4

There will be a bucket collection for Cancer Connections

We will be showing the West Ham vs Newcastle United game in 1888 Bar and the Clubhouse

There will be live music in the Marquee from 'The Lovemakers'

A massive thank you to our sponsors:

Wolf Competitions, Match Sponsor

Dexter's Deli, Ball Sponsor

Staffpower Group, Programme Sponsor

There will be alcohol restrictions in place during Sunday's Emirates FA Cup match against Shrewsbury.

What you need to know:

1. No glass or cans allowed outside.

2. No drinks outside of designated drinking areas  (which includes pitch side) at all times

3. Designated inside drinking areas: New Stand Bar, Clubhouse Bar, Hospitality Lounges & Boxes and Marquee

4. Designated outside drinking areas: FanZone, Area behind Durata Stand, Benches  outside clubhouse (until 1145am) and benches outside marquee (until 1145am)

5. Alcohol restrictions are in force from 1145am, which prohibit drinking in sight of the pitch until 15 minutes after the final whistle. This includes stands, terracing, seating, balcony and areas outside hospitality boxes. 

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 

·                     All turnstiles are open from 9.30AM.

· The main entrance is open for box holders at 9.30AM.

Bars 

·                     New Stand Bar: 9.30AM. –  Close

·                     Club House: 9.30AM. -Close

·                     Marquee: 9.30AM. - Close

Food 

·                     Fanzone / 9.30AM. - FT

·                     Kiosk / 9.30AM. – FT 

·                     Dicksons Kiosk / 9.30AM. FT 

·                     Kets N Pop: 9.30AM. – 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 9.30AM. – 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.