South Shields made it five home wins from five with a 2-0 victory over Rushall Olympic in Vanarama National League North.
Aaron Martin’s early goal set the Mariners on their way at 1st Cloud Arena and a second half own goal made the points safe.
South Shields welcome Rushall Olympic to 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday for their final fixture before a two-week break from league action (3pm kick-off).
Fifth-placed Shields have won all four of their home matches so far, and are coming up against a fellow newly-promoted side in Rushall.
South Shields produced a spirited performance against Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park – but were beaten for the second time in Vanarama National League North.
A blistering start from the hosts saw them go two goals up early on but Shields battled their way back, halving the deficit 10 minutes before half-time and then enjoying much of the play in the second half.
South Shields travel to Scunthorpe United on Tuesday for a meeting between the sides sitting second and third in Vanarama National League North (7.45pm kick-off).
Both teams have earned 14 points from their opening seven matches, with Scunthorpe currently above the Mariners by virtue of their better goal difference.
