On 18.04.2026, the England National League North presents a much-anticipated matchup between South Shields and Bedford Town. Both teams are known for their tactical brilliance and resilience, making this game a potential classic. Our prediction takes a close look at the tactics and player forms of both South Shields and Bedford Town. Before you decide where to place your bets, delve into our analysis to understand the potential impact of this game’s outcome.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Fylde | 42 | 29 | 4 | 9 | 100/45 | 91 |
| 2 | South Shields | 41 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 89/37 | 88 |
| 3 | Macclesfield | 40 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 76/57 | 73 |
| 18 | Curzon Ashton | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 62/78 | 48 |
| 19 | Bedford Town | 42 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 61/73 | 47 |
| 20 | Oxford City | 41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 53/62 | 46 |
South Shields vs Bedford Town Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Bedford Town | South Shields | 25.08.2025 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Spennymoor Town | South Shields | 03.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Alfreton Town | 28.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Merthyr Town | 21.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| National League - North | King's Lynn Town | South Shields | 17.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League - North | Hereford | South Shields | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Chorley | South Shields | 10.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Curzon Ashton | 07.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League - North | South Shields | AFC Fylde | 03.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Peterborough Sports | South Shields | 28.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Worksop Town | 24.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Bedford Town | Leamington | 03.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| National League - North | AFC Telford United | Bedford Town | 28.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League - North | Buxton | Bedford Town | 21.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League - North | Bedford Town | Radcliffe | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Bedford Town | Worksop Town | 10.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | Spennymoor Town | Bedford Town | 07.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| National League - North | Darlington 1883 | Bedford Town | 28.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League - North | Bedford Town | Peterborough Sports | 24.02.2026 | 4-1 |
| National League - North | Bedford Town | Chorley | 21.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League - North | Merthyr Town | Bedford Town | 14.02.2026 | 7-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: South Shields VS Bedford Town
Last 20 Matches Statistics: South Shields vs Bedford Town
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Sheik | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| C. Sykes | England | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Morse | England | 31 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| R. Tinkler | England | 29 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| Oliver Bainbridge | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dodds | England | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Woolston | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| W. Jenkins | England | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| C. Scott | England | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| P. Blackett | England | 28 | Attacker | 171 | n/a |
| D. Carson | England | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 69 |
| D. Ward | England | 28 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| Sean McGurk | England | 23 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| Todd Alcock | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Walker | England | 35 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Tomlinson | England | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Sinclair | England | 36 | Attacker | 178 cm | n/a |
| C. Sanders | England | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Mackail-Smith | Scotland | 42 | Attacker | 178 cm | 77 kg |
| R. Howe | England | 39 | Attacker | 183 cm | 89 kg |
| W. Summerfield | England | 30 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 74 kg |
| M. Sparrow | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Setchell | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Richardson | England | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Harriott | England | 33 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Page | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Donnelly | Scotland | 37 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Ayre | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Watson | England | 37 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Swain | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Steele | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Octave | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Haley | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Gaughran | England | 36 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
South Shields vs Bedford Town match odds
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