South Shields were left to rue missed chances as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Chorley in Vanarama National League North.
The Mariners produced one of their most fluid performances of the campaign, but Chorley proved to be the more clinical of the two sides at Victory Park.
South Shields continued their unbeaten run at home by defeating King’s Lynn Town 2-0 to keep the pressure on at the top of the Vanarama National League North table.
King’s Lynn started the game the better of the two sides, with Ben Stephens missing a good early chance before Josh Barrett’s penalty was saved by Myles Boney.
South Shields were pegged back as Warrington Town came from two goals behind to draw an entertaining Vanarama National League North clash at Cantilever Park.
Shields had a dream start when John Lufudu was fouled in the box after just seven seconds, with home defender Andrew White sent off in the process.
South Shields’ 100% home record came to an end as Hereford held the Mariners to a 0-0 draw in a tight encounter at 1st Cloud Arena.
In a game of relatively few chances, Shields pushed for a winner and hit the woodwork in the first half, but were unable to find their way past a resolute Hereford side.
