Our South Shields vs Southport Prediction: 3-1
South Shields vs Southport in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This South Shields vs Southport prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
South Shields's Last Match – Buxton vs South Shields
South Shields must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England National League North draw against Buxton on January 3. In that match, South Shields recorded 50% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buxton | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 83 |
 South Shields | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 62 |
Southport's Last Match – Southport vs Scarborough Athletic
Southport will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England National League North draw with Scarborough Athletic on January 3. In that match, Southport saw 53% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southport | 53% | 0 (8) | - | 38 |
 Scarborough Athletic | 47% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
South Shields vs Southport Stats
Key Stats
| South Shields | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Shields are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Southport average 1.9 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.