Match Report
South Shields defeated Merthyr Town 4-1 in the Enterprise National League North. Before the match, South Shields were 2nd in the Enterprise National League North table with Merthyr Town in 5th. In 2 previous meetings (2025–2026), South Shields have won 1, Merthyr Town 1, with 0 draws. South Shields had scored 85 goals this season (2.2 per game), Merthyr Town had 87 (2.2 per game). South Shields's goals came from Paul Blackett (16'), Paul Blackett (23'), Oliver Bainbridge (57'), Sonny Finch (35'); Merthyr Town scored through Lewys Twamley (78'). Match stats: possession 54%-46%, shots 10-9, on target 6-5, corners 3-4. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Goal scorers
South Shields: Paul Blackett (16'), Paul Blackett (23'), Oliver Bainbridge (57'), Sonny Finch (35') · Merthyr Town: Lewys Twamley (78')
Key stats
Possession: South Shields 54% · Merthyr Town 46% · Total shots: 10-9 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 3-4