Match Report
South Shields defeated Macclesfield 4-1 in the Enterprise National League North, Regular Season. Before the match, South Shields were 2nd in the Enterprise National League North table with Macclesfield in 4th. Head-to-head (2024–2026): 4 matches, 1 win for South Shields, 3 for Macclesfield, 0 drawn. South Shields had scored 85 goals this season (2.2 per game), Macclesfield had 70 (1.8 per game). South Shields's goals came from Sean McGurk (2'), Paul Blackett (5'), Sean McGurk (31'), Sonny Finch (63'); Macclesfield scored through Paul Dawson (25'). Match stats: possession 56%-44%, shots 17-9, on target 10-3, corners 3-3. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Goal scorers
South Shields: Sean McGurk (2'), Paul Blackett (5'), Sean McGurk (31'), Sonny Finch (63') · Macclesfield: Paul Dawson (25')
Key stats
Possession: South Shields 56% · Macclesfield 44% · Total shots: 17-9 · On target: 10-3 · Corners: 3-3