Gateshead 1:4 South Shields — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

South Shields thumped Gateshead 4-1 in a friendly, though the standout player was Gateshead's Tyrelle Newton; the victory sets up South Shields' next fixture against Dagenham & Redbridge on 1 August. The contest was effectively over inside 35 minutes as South Shields raced into a three-goal lead through Cedwyn Scott in the 14th minute, Sonny Finch in the 18th, and Caden Kelly in the 35th.

The visitors added a fourth through Paul Blackett four minutes after the interval, before Luke Supyk pulled a consolation back for Gateshead in the 63rd minute. South Shields dominated possession with 62 percent to Gateshead's 38, though both sides managed just three corners apiece; the run of play was entirely one-way, with the winners outplaying Gateshead from start to finish.

Tyrelle Newton earned a rating of 6.05 as Gateshead's top performer despite the heavy defeat. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Gateshead, but the result emphatically contradicted that prediction. South Shields now prepare to face Dagenham & Redbridge on 1 August.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Gateshead vs South Shields?

Gateshead 1-4 South Shields (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Cedwyn Scott (14') for South Shields; Sonny Finch (18') for South Shields; Caden Kelly (35') for South Shields; Paul Blackett (49') for South Shields; Luke Supyk (63') for Gateshead.