Month: July 2022

Match Report: South Shields 1-2 Barrow

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South Shields produced an admirable pre-season display as they pushed EFL League Two side Barrow all the way in their first home friendly of the summer.

On a historic day for the club as the main stand at 1st Cloud Arena fully opened for the first time, Barrow took a two-goal lead into half-time thanks to a penalty from Josh Kay and header by Harrison Neal.

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Pre-Season Match Preview: South Shields vs Barrow

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South Shields welcome EFL League Two outfit Barrow to 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday as Kevin Phillips’ side play their first home pre-season friendly (2pm kick-off).

The Mariners have had two run-outs so far, winning 1-0 at Berwick Rangers last Saturday before a 5-3 defeat at Blyth Spartans on Tuesday.

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Match Report: Blyth Spartans 5-3 South Shields

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Sam Hodgson scored twice as South Shields were involved in an eight-goal pre-season thriller with Blyth Spartans at Croft Park on Tuesday.

The Mariners found themselves on the wrong end of a 5-3 scoreline despite displaying many encouraging signs, with summer arrival Michael Woods also earning a place on the scoresheet with a sumptuous volley.

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