South Shields travel to Warrington Town on Saturday for a meeting between two of Vanarama National League North’s new boys (3pm kick-off).
After five years as promotion adversaries, the pair were promoted from the Pitching In Northern Premier League together last season.
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.
South Shields return to Vanarama National League North action on Saturday when they welcome Hereford to 1st Cloud Arena (3pm kick-off).
The Mariners are level on points with leaders Tamworth having enjoyed an impressive start to the season, and have won all six of their home matches in all competitions so far.
South Shields’ involvement in the Emirates FA Cup ended at the third qualifying round stage as Leek Town earned a 2-0 victory on Saturday.
In a tie streamed live on the BBC, the Mariners conceded early in both halves against a diligent Leek side which bridged a gap of two divisions.
