Experience the thrill of the England National League North on 08.09.2026, where South Shields, with their formidable track record, faces Marine. This game is more than a match; it's a battle of wit and will. With comprehensive coverage of team tactics, player stats, and betting odds, our predictions favor South Shields as the likely victor.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chester | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8/4 | 14 |
| 5 | South Shields | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7/3 | 14 |
| 6 | Hebburn Town | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12/9 | 14 |
| 17 | Chorley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9/12 | 8 |
| 18 | Marine | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7/8 | 6 |
| 19 | Hednesford Town | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9/12 | 6 |
South Shields vs Marine Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Marine | South Shields | 24.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Marine | 09.08.2025 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Marine | South Shields | 26.04.2025 | 4-1 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Marine | 21.12.2024 | 2-0 |
| Non League Premier - Northern | South Shields | Marine | 07.01.2023 | 2-1 |
| Non League Premier - Northern | Marine | South Shields | 20.08.2022 | 2-2 |
| FA Trophy | Marine | South Shields | 30.10.2021 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Hednesford Town | South Shields | 05.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Spalding United | 31.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Merthyr Town | 22.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | Morecambe | South Shields | 18.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Chorley | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Scarborough Athletic | South Shields | 08.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gateshead | South Shields | 28.07.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | South Shields | Harrogate Town | 21.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | South Shields | Sunderland U21 | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Kidderminster Harriers | 09.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Marine | Worksop Town | 05.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | Harborough Town | Marine | 31.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Marine | Radcliffe | 29.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League - North | King's Lynn Town | Marine | 22.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| National League - North | Marine | Chorley | 18.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | Hereford | Marine | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Marine | Macclesfield | 08.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Marine | Bootle | 31.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Marine | Warrington Town | 28.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Marine | Preston | 25.07.2026 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: South Shields VS Marine
Last 20 Matches Statistics: South Shields vs Marine
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: South Shields vs Marine
htmlSome matches just feel bigger than their league position suggests. South Shields hosting Marine in the National League North is one of those games. The Mariners sit fifth with 14 points from six games. Marine are down in 18th with just 6 points from seven outings. On paper, this looks like a mismatch. But history tells a very different story.
Here's what you need to watch for — this fixture has a habit of producing drama. Seven meetings between these two clubs, and Marine have caused real damage on multiple occasions. That 4-1 hammering they delivered at South Shields in April 2025 still stings. These sides know each other well, and familiarity in non-league football often levels the playing field in ways the table simply cannot capture.
South Shields have started this season in impressive fashion. Four wins, two draws, zero defeats. They've kept it tight at the back, conceding just three goals all season. Their away win at Morecambe and a professional 1-0 victory at Scarborough show a team with genuine structure and confidence. I genuinely fancy them as one of the promotion candidates this year.
Don't be fooled by Marine's struggles, though. They've scored seven goals in seven games, the same as South Shields. The attacking threat is there. Their 4-1 demolition of King's Lynn away from home last month showed they can click on any given day. The problem has been inconsistency — losses to Worksop and Chorley sandwiching decent performances. That unpredictability makes them dangerous and frustrating in equal measure.
Here's a surprising detail that casual fans will completely overlook — the last four meetings between these sides have produced six or more total goals across the head-to-head record, including a 4-1, a 2-2 twice, and a 2-0. Goals are coming in this fixture. That's a pattern worth paying attention to.
The odds paint South Shields as heavy favourites at 1.40, with Marine a big 6.00 outsider. The draw sits at 4.33. For betting purposes, the value isn't in backing the home win outright at those short odds. Instead, I'd be looking seriously at over 2.5 goals, which fits everything we know about this matchup historically. Both teams to score also looks genuinely attractive given Marine's attacking output and South Shields' tendency to push forward aggressively at home.
My specific prediction — South Shields win 2-1, with Marine grabbing a consolation that keeps things nervy late on. I'm calling a South Shields player to score before the hour mark as the home side impose their quality early.
This match has everything. Form, history, and genuine stakes for both clubs. Get yourself ready for a proper football evening.
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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 | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Morse | England | 32 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| R. Tinkler | England | 30 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| Oliver Bainbridge | England | 21 | 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 | 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mampala | Congo DR | 26 | Attacker | 189 cm | n/a |
| D. Osei | England | 30 | Attacker | 180 cm | 69 kg |
| T. Jones | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Jones | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. White | England | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Spittle | England | 32 | Defender | 182 cm | 76 kg |
| L. Nolan | Northern Ireland | 31 | Defender | 190 cm | 69 kg |
| K. Hayde | England | 24 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| J. Ferguson | England | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Carberry | England | 28 | Defender | 178 cm | n/a |
| J. Dunn | England | 31 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 67 kg |
| J. Lussey | England | 31 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 68 kg |
| J. Goodwin | England | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. McNally | England | 22 | Defender | 183 cm | n/a |
| Richard Cowderoy | England | 43 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| C. Doyle | England | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Butler | Wales | 23 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| James Butler | England | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Matthew Corran | England | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Brown | Malta | 28 | Defender | 186 cm | 79 kg |
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