Match

South Shields vs AFC Telford United: prediction and stats

National League - NorthNational League North - 46Kick-off on April 24, 2027 at 04:30 PM (UTC)1st Cloud Arena, South Shields, Tyne and Wear

South ShieldsAFC Telford United

The Footlab model makes South Shields the favourite at 54%, against 23% for a draw and 22% for AFC Telford United. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win South Shields vs AFC Telford United?

South Shields starts as the favourite with a 112-point Elo edge (1,970 vs 1,859).

South Shields win54 %
Draw23 %
AFC Telford United win22 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, South Shields have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; AFC Telford United have 3, 4 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

South Shields
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Merthyr Town(home)1-1National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Morecambe(away)1-0National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Chorley(home)2-1National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Scarborough Athletic(away)1-0National League - North
Jul 28, 2026Gateshead(away)4-1Friendlies Clubs
AFC Telford United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Hednesford Town(home)1-1National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Merthyr Town(away)2-2National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Worksop Town(away)1-2National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Brackley Town(home)1-2National League - North
Aug 1, 2026Tamworth(home)1-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 0 South Shields win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 AFC Telford United win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 21, 2026South Shields 2-2 AFC Telford UnitedNational League - North
Nov 22, 2025AFC Telford United 1-1 South ShieldsNational League - North

Last archived meeting: South Shields vs AFC Telford United on Feb 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

South Shields score 1.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; AFC Telford United score 1.2 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
South Shields1.70.948/156/15
AFC Telford United1.21.7210/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

South Shields sit 5th in National League - North (10 points from 4 matches) and AFC Telford United sit 22nd (2 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5South Shields43105210
22AFC Telford United4022572

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for South Shields vs AFC Telford United?
The Footlab model makes South Shields the favourite at 54%, against 23% for a draw and 22% for AFC Telford United.
Where and when is South Shields vs AFC Telford United played?
South Shields vs AFC Telford United is played on April 24, 2027 at 04:30 PM (UTC) at 1st Cloud Arena, in the National League - North.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 60% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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