South Shields and Merthyr Town square off at Mariners Park at 4:00 PM Mar 21, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the National League – North.

South Shields enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. Merthyr Town arrive with confidence, securing 3 wins from their last 5.

Historically, Merthyr Town lead the rivalry with 1 wins over South Shields's 0. Their most recent meeting saw Merthyr Town came out on top 1-3.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. South Shields may hold the edge at Mariners Park, but Merthyr Town's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.