Northern Premier League

SHIELDS STRIDING TOWARDS THE TITLE

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 March 2020

By James Noble

HIGH FLYER: Bali Mumba celebrates his South Shields strike as Tunde Owolabi toasts his hat-trick Shields’ Nathan Lowe crosses, inset right
PICTURE: Kev Wilson

LEADERS South Shields took a big step towards a fourth promotion in five seasons with an important win over FC United at a packed and rocking Mariners Park.
Shields romped home after building their fifth win in six games on a relentless first-half display.
Jason Gilchrist netted a brace either side of Josh Gillies’ strike and denied FC United an effort on goal in the first half.
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