South Shields vs Southport Prediction
England · National League North - 16
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
South Shields vs Southport: the result in context
South Shields beat Southport 5-1 in the National League - North on 7 Nov 2026. It was in line with recent form: South Shields had won 3 of their previous five, compared with none for Southport.
Their history points to a close game: 7 previous meetings produced 1.4 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Team Comparison
South Shields
SouthportAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
South Shields- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast: scores more in 1st half (1.7 vs 0.7 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half, then tightens up after the break
Southport- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Starts fast: scores more in 1st half (0.6 vs 0 in second half)
Head to Head
Last 7 meetings, all competitions
South Shields2Wins · 29%2Wins · 28%Previous meetings
20/01/2026South ShieldsSouthport06/09/2025SouthportSouth Shields12/04/2025South ShieldsSouthport12/10/2024SouthportSouth Shields20/04/2024South ShieldsSouthport11/11/2023SouthportSouth Shields
13/10/2020SouthportSouth ShieldsRecent Form
South Shields
Oxford CitySouth Shields
Spennymoor TownSouth ShieldsSouth Shields
Chester
FC Halifax TownSouth Shields
MacclesfieldSouth Shields
BuxtonSouth Shields
Brackley TownSouth ShieldsSouth ShieldsBuxtonSouth Shields
Witton Albion
HerefordSouth ShieldsSouthportSouthport
AFC Telford United
King's Lynn TownSouthportSouthport
Radcliffe
Harborough TownSouthportSouthportSpennymoor Town
MorecambeSouthport
Worksop TownSouthportSouthportMorecambe
Spalding UnitedSouthportSouthportHerefordLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shields | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 30:20 | +10 | 32 | WWWWL |
| 2 | Hereford | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 28:14 | +14 | 30 | DWLLW |
| 3 | Oxford City | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 27:12 | +15 | 28 | DLWDW |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21:11 | +10 | 27 | WLWWD |
| 5 |  Hednesford Town | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 30:22 | +8 | 27 | WWLWW |
| 6 | King's Lynn Town | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 27:21 | +6 | 27 | WWLDD |
| 7 | Buxton | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 32:27 | +5 | 27 | DWWWD |
| 8 | Chester | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 18:14 | +4 | 26 | WLWLW |
| 9 | Morecambe | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 25:20 | +5 | 24 | DLWWW |
| 10 |  Bedford Town | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 22 | LWWLD |
| 11 | AFC Telford United | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18:22 | -4 | 22 | WWWDW |
| 12 | Spalding United | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 20:17 | +3 | 21 | LWDLL |
| 13 |  Chorley | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 24:25 | -1 | 20 | LLWLW |
| 14 | Worksop Town | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 20:21 | -1 | 20 | LWDDW |
| 15 |  Hebburn Town | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20:28 | -8 | 20 | LDDLL |
| 16 |  Marine | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 20:20 | 0 | 19 | WLLDW |
| 17 |  Merthyr Town | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 22:23 | -1 | 19 | WDLLD |
| 18 | Brackley Town | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 18:27 | -9 | 19 | LWDLL |
| 19 | Harborough Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13:17 | -4 | 17 | DLDWL |
| 20 |  Scarborough Athletic | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 22:25 | -3 | 16 | LDLLW |
| 21 | Radcliffe | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 19:27 | -8 | 16 | DLWWW |
| 22 |  Darlington 1883 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 20:29 | -9 | 12 | DLLWL |
| 23 | Southport | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15:30 | -15 | 10 | LLDLL |
| 24 | Spennymoor Town | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14:29 | -15 | 10 | LWLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shields | 15 | 30:20 | 32 |
| 2 | Hereford | 16 | 28:14 | 30 |
| 3 | Oxford City | 15 | 27:12 | 28 |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 13 | 21:11 | 27 |
| 5 | Hednesford Town | 16 | 30:22 | 27 |
| 6 | King's Lynn Town | 16 | 27:21 | 27 |
| 7 | Buxton | 16 | 32:27 | 27 |
| 8 | Chester | 15 | 18:14 | 26 |
| 9 | Morecambe | 16 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 10 | Bedford Town | 14 | 17:19 | 22 |
| 11 | AFC Telford United | 16 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 12 | Spalding United | 15 | 20:17 | 21 |
| 13 | Chorley | 15 | 24:25 | 20 |
| 14 | Worksop Town | 15 | 20:21 | 20 |
| 15 | Hebburn Town | 15 | 20:28 | 20 |
| 16 | Marine | 15 | 20:20 | 19 |
| 17 | Merthyr Town | 16 | 22:23 | 19 |
| 18 | Brackley Town | 16 | 18:27 | 19 |
| 19 | Harborough Town | 14 | 13:17 | 17 |
| 20 | Scarborough Athletic | 16 | 22:25 | 16 |
| 21 | Radcliffe | 15 | 19:27 | 16 |
| 22 | Darlington 1883 | 16 | 20:29 | 12 |
| 23 | Southport | 15 | 15:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Spennymoor Town | 15 | 14:29 | 10 |
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- Brackley Town vs Chester 07/11/26
- Chorley vs Hereford 07/11/26
- Hednesford Town vs Morecambe 07/11/26
About the South Shields vs Southport forecast
The forecasts for this National League - North match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
South Shields and Southport in the National League - North table
The table shows a wide gap: South Shields are 1st in the National League - North, while Southport sit 23rd, 22 points behind. League goal record so far: South Shields 30-20, Southport 15-30. The full standings are on the National League - North Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
South Shields have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some of the data for this fixture is limited, so the model gives it a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.