Radcliffe desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 2 at 4:00 PM in the National League – North. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

South Shields come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 0L recently). Radcliffe travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours South Shields here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Radcliffe, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Radcliffe won 2–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: South Shields look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Radcliffe will make it uncomfortable. South Shields to win.