Match Report
A win had eluded South Shields for 6 matches.
The sides have met 7 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for South Shields, 3 draws and 3 for Southport, at 1.86 goals per meeting.
M. Bell officiated: 7 games logged, averaging 3.3 yellow cards each. Mariners Park, capacity 2,500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
South Shields: Sonny Finch (83')
Key stats
Possession: South Shields 67% · Southport 33% · Total shots: 11-10 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 2-3