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South Shields’ 2023 came to a disappointing end as a stoppage time goal condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Blyth Spartans.
The Mariners took an early lead when Paul Blackett prodded home after just five minutes but were pegged back by a Finn Cousin-Dawson effort before the half-hour mark.
Read the club’s article HERE
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