Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: South Shields (2nd, 95 pts) held a 45-point advantage over Alfreton Town (22nd, 50 pts). Alfreton Town had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 22nd overall.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — South Shields 4, draws 0, Alfreton Town 1, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
Goal scorers
South Shields: Paul Blackett (59'), Lennon Wheeldon (39'), Daniel Dodds (72')
Key stats
Possession: South Shields 73% · Alfreton Town 27% · Total shots: 13-3 · On target: 10-0 · Corners: 8-0