Shields drawn away to Stalybridge in FA Trophy

South Shields will begin their involvement in this season’s Isuzu FA Trophy with a trip to Stalybridge Celtic.

The third qualifying round tie will be held at Stalybridge’s Bower Fold on Saturday, October 8th.

The teams met in the first qualifying round of the competition three seasons ago, with the Mariners earning a 2-0 victory.

Both sides compete in the Pitching In Northern Premier League. Stalybridge are 16th following a 4-0 defeat at Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday, with Shields top and yet to taste defeat.

They came up against each other on the opening day of this season, with Shields running out 2-0 winners with goals from Michael Woods and Joao Gomes.