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.
South Shields take on Leek Town on Saturday as they bid for a place in the final qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup (12.30pm kick-off).
The third qualifying round tie is being shown live on the BBC Red Button, iPlayer and website, with Shields looking for a second successive victory on the road having won 4-2 at Peterborough Sports last Saturday.
South Shields earned their first away win of the season as a storming second half performance saw them come from behind against Peterborough Sports.
The Mariners found themselves a goal down at half-time, but Paul Blackett levelled early in the second half and Michael Woods fired the away side into the lead.
