MATCH PREVIEW: ALFRETON TOWN (H)

This Saturday South Shields host Alfreton Town, a clash which sees the Mariners look to close the distance on 1st placed AFC Fylde while the travelling reds look to climb out of the relegation places. 

The hosts however, are fresh off the back of an outstanding 4-1 home victory against play-off contenders Merthyr Town and hope to keep this winning adrenaline when they face up against Jake Buxton’s men on Saturday. 

A win too, could see the Mariners re-gain the top spot by late Saturday evening in the Enterprise National League North. 

If the Mariners are to win, it is possible their likely source of a goal and key to victory would come through the likes of Sonny Finch, who netted an outrageously impressive solo goal last Saturday. 

Comparatively, the visitors have picked up just four points from a maximum of 15 in their last five games – now then is the time for Buxton’s men to pick up a string of results with the visitors having just eight games left in their season. 

Alfreton currently sit 23rd in the league, claiming 37 points from 38 games.

One-to-watch

Although the visitors come into the game with a poor record the Mariners must still keep an eye on Alfreton’s potential danger man, Lewis Salmon. 

Salmon has netted twice in his last four appearances and if the reds are to claw their way out of the relegation places with a result on Saturday, the striker could be one of their paths in doing so.

Last time the sides met

The Mariners however do have an advantage over the visitors, that being that they have already beaten the reds this season in a 2-0 smash-and-grab finish.

Our latest victory

Highlights from our latest win against Merthyr Town can be viewed below. ⬇️ 

INFORMATION FOR SUPPORTERS

Tickets can be purchased here, using our TicketCo system!

It is advised to arrive at the ground as early as possible to avoid queuing, and we ask that fans please be patient with our staff and turnstile operators, as this is a new system we are using.

OPENING TIMES 

Pay on the gate is available

·                 All turnstiles are open from 12.30PM.

·   The main entrance is open for box holders at 12.30PM

Bars 

·                 New Stand Bar: 12.30PM –  Close

·                 Club House: 12.30PM –Close

·                 Marquee: 12.30PM – Close

Food 

·                 Fanzone / 12.30PM – FT

·                 Kiosk / 12.30PM – FT 

·                 Dicksons Kiosk / 12.30PM– FT 

·                 Kets N Pop: 12.30PM  – FT

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CLUB SHOP

The Club Shop, stocked with our 25/26 Home and Away kit and Goalkeeper kit, located in the Wolf Competitions Stand near Turnstiles 1 and 2, will be open from 12.30PM – KO, Half-Time, and from FT – Close. 

PARKING 

Limited, unreserved parking is available on Shaftesbury Avenue. It is recommended to arrive early to secure your place. More parking is available on Bedesway, with access via Turnstile 5. 

TRAVEL 

The nearest Metro is Bede, a five-minute walk to the Turnstiles.