Match Preview: South Shields FC vs Spalding United FC

We go again in the Emirates FA Cup, as the Mariners host Spalding United at the 1st Cloud Arena.

Shields kept their unbeaten run intact thanks to a double victory against National League North side, Chorley FC, who had to travel up to South Shields twice in seven days to face the Mariners in the FA Cup and then in the league the following week.

The Mariners came away with two victories, winning 4-1 in the FA Cup with goals coming from Will Jenkins (x2), Paul Blackett, and Dan Dodds, then a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Dan Ward and Paul Blackett

You can see highlights from our most recent FA Cup victory below.

Moving on to Spalding, they currently sit in 4th place in the Southern League Premier Division Central, taking 17 points from their opening 9 games.

Spalding have won their previous three games, and are also on an impressive cup run, knocking out National League North side, Alfreton Town, and most recently National League South side, Dagenham and Redbridge.

This week, we sat down with Ian Watson to discuss training and how preparations have gone for this tie.

MATCH INFORMATION

Tickets can be purchased here, using our new 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.