We turn the spotlight on the weekend action with a comprehensive preview of South Shields’ FA Trophy Second Round visit to The Brewery Field.
Spennymoor Town v South Shields
FA Trophy Second Round
Saturday 16th November 2024, 3pm
The Brewery Field
The Opposition
South Shields will be keen to get back on track this weekend after they suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday night.
The midweek setback saw them fall to 15th in National League North but the congested nature of the table means they remain just five points outside the top seven.
Elliott Dickman was given the top job at The 1st Cloud Arena on a permanent basis during the summer after an encouraging spell in temporary charge came close to taking The Mariners into the play-offs last term.
However, they will need to find greater consistency if they’re to challenge again this term having won seven and lost nine of their 17 league outings so far in a rollercoaster league campaign.
Previous Meeting
South Shields completed a National League North double over Moors last term, following up a 5-2 success at The Brewery Field with a 2-0 win on home soil.
Match Officials
Luis Griffiths is our man in the middle for Saturday’s FA Trophy tie, and he will be assisted by Jack Birch and Andrew Bailey. Isaac Stephenson is our Fourth Official.
Competition Rules
If Saturday’s tie is all-square at 90 minutes then we will go straight to a penalty shootout to decide who goes through to Round Three.
Both managers can name five substitutes this weekend and they are able to use all five at any time throughout the 90 minutes.
Tickets
Saturday’s game is segregated but both home and away fans can buy their tickets in advance online by selecting the correct category on our Online Tickets Portal.
Tickets will also be available to both sets of supporters on the turnstiles prior to kick-off and we take cash and card payments. Turnstiles will open at 12.30pm.
Away fans should enter the stadium via the turnstiles on the Tees Crescent side of the stadium where seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Click here for full ticket information.
Live Commentary
We’ll once again be delivering full live commentary of Saturday’s game on Durham OnAir to keep fans all over the world right up to date.
Mark Simpson will be live from 2.50pm to set the scene and then describe all the action as it unfolds so make sure you’re listening in if you can’t make the game in-person.
Click here now for full information on listening to our free live commentary.
Betting Odds
Moors have been installed as 4/6 favourites to win inside 90 minutes on Saturday, with South Shields rated 16/5 for victory and odds of 13/5 on the tie going to penalties.
