vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

In their last round Buxton won 1-0 at home to Ashton United; before that they had beaten Chester 3-1 at home, before that won 5-0 at home over Brackley Town, further back lost 0-4 away to Morecambe and, further back still, won 2-1 at home over Merthyr Town. Across their last five games the record is four wins and one defeat. South Shields arrive off a 7-0 home win over Witton Albion; before that they had lost 0-6 away to Hereford, before that won 2-1 at home over Marine, further back won 1-0 away at Hednesford Town and, further back still, drawn 1-1 at home with Spalding United. In their last five matches the tally is three wins, one draw and one defeat. In the five head-to-head meetings South Shields have won two, Buxton one, with two draws: the most recent, in May 2026, was won 1-0 by South Shields at home. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.