South Shields vs Merthyr TownPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

South Shields have won both, 2-1 at Mariners Park and 1-0 away, and stand on six points with three goals scored and one conceded. Merthyr Town have three points from a 2-0 on their own ground and a 1-2 in their only trip so far, three scored and two conceded. The two carry the same number of goals scored, and the split in the table comes down to that single loss away for Merthyr. 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.