National League North

WATSON: WE WANT A QUICK REACTION

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 February 2026

By Finlay Horsfall

SOUTH SHIELDS 2
Finch 44, Blackett 84

AFC TELFORD UTD 2
Walker 68, George 87

SHAKE ON IT: Remi Walker, left, celebrates for Telford

SOUTH Shields were knocked off top spot after dropping points against play-off chasing Telford.
The Bucks twice came from behind in front of a near-2,000 strong crowd and were unlucky not to have a penalty awarded early-on.
Dylan Allen-Hadley was brought down by Dillon Morse but his side’s claims were waved away by referee Shaun Taylor.
However, their luck evened out 20 minutes later as Morse was brought down in the ...

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