South Shields vs Chester: result 3-1 and analysis
National League - NorthNational League North - 13Kick-off on October 24, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)1st Cloud Arena, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
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What was the result of South Shields vs Chester?
South Shields won 3-1 on October 24, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 22′B. WatersChester
- 28′C. ScottSouth Shields
- 63′T. OnanayeSouth Shields
- 84′C. KellySouth Shields
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, South Shields have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Chester have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | FC Halifax Town(away) | 2-3 | FA Cup |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Macclesfield(away) | 3-4 | National League - North |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Buxton(away) | 2-0 | FA Cup |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Brackley Town(away) | 2-3 | National League - North |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Buxton(home) | 4-0 | National League - North |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Bedford Town(home) | 1-0 | National League - North |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Spennymoor Town(away) | 1-4 | FA Cup |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Worksop Town(home) | 4-1 | National League - North |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Lower Breck(away) | 2-1 | FA Cup |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Buxton(away) | 1-3 | National League - North |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 South Shields wins, 0 draws, 2 Chester wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2025 | Chester 1-3 South Shields | National League - North |
| Aug 23, 2025 | South Shields 4-0 Chester | National League - North |
| Feb 8, 2025 | South Shields 2-0 Chester | National League - North |
| Sep 7, 2024 | Chester 1-0 South Shields | National League - North |
| Mar 23, 2024 | Chester 0-1 South Shields | National League - North |
| Nov 25, 2023 | South Shields 0-1 Chester | National League - North |
Last archived meeting: Chester vs South Shields on Dec 20, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
South Shields score 2.2 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Chester score 1.3 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 2.2 | 1.4 | 6 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Chester | 1.3 | 0.9 | 6 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
South Shields sit 6th in National League - North (20 points from 11 matches) and Chester sit 5th (20 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Chester | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 20 |
| 6 | South Shields | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 20 |
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