Match Report
The table gap was wide: 35 points between South Shields (2nd, 95 pts) and Radcliffe Borough (13th, 60 pts). South Shields had been under-performing their position — 10th on five-round form against 2nd in the table.
Radcliffe Borough's winless run stood at 9. Recent form was uneven: 1/15 points for Radcliffe Borough, 7/15 for South Shields.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 2 Radcliffe Borough wins, 2 for South Shields, 1 draw, at 2.2 goals per meeting.
Goal scorers
Radcliffe Borough: Rio Clegg (82'), David Ball (33') · South Shields: Oliver Bainbridge (51'), Sean McGurk (58'), Will Jenkins (61'), Paul Blackett (6'), Paul Blackett (3')
Key stats
Possession: Radcliffe Borough 32% · South Shields 68% · Total shots: 14-21 · On target: 7-11 · Corners: 3-5