Non-League Paper

SHIELDS STUMBLE AT FINAL HURDLE

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 April 2026

KID’MSTER 1 S.SHIELDS 0
Reynolds 59

PUT IT THERE: South Shields’ Paul Blackett thanks the travelling fans at Kidderminster
PICTURE: Kev Wilson

STAR MAN: Christian Dibble (Kidderminster) ATT: 3,187 ENT: ★★★★★ REF: Adam Merchant
By Adam Matthews
RYLEY REYNOLDS struck the final blow
to South Shields’ title hopes as the Mariners were defeated at Kidderminster Harriers, although AFC Fylde’s victory made the result in this thrilling game academic.
Reynolds’ second-half strike made it six wins in a row for Harri...

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