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South Shields vs Southport - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
National League North 
AI Match Summary
South Shields host Southport in the National League North. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. South Shields have averaged 1.86 scored and 1.28 conceded recently, against Southport's 1.18 scored and 1.64 conceded. Head-to-head, South Shields have won 2 to Southport's 1, with 2 draws. They last met on Jan 20, 2026, ending 1:0. The numbers (2.00 xG vs 1.31) point toward South Shields. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- South Shields carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives South Shields a 65% chance of winning this.
- Regular National League North form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | South Shields | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 15 | 9 |
| Draws | 5 | 5 |
| Losses | 9 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.86 | 1.18 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.28 | 1.64 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.00 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
South Shields's goal record stands at 83% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Southport has conceded goals in 86% of their last 28 outings.
South Shields went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Southport's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
South Shields
(Home)Southport
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford City | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 25:8 | 27 |
| 2 | Hereford | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 24:8 | 26 |
| 3 | South Shields | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 22:18 | 26 |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 18:11 | 24 |
| 5 | Chester | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 23 |
| 6 | Buxton | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 26:23 | 23 |
| 7 | Bedford | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17:16 | 22 |
| 8 | Hednesford | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:20 | 21 |
| 9 | King’s Lynn | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 22:21 | 21 |
| 10 | Morecambe | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 19:12 | 20 |
| 11 | Chorley | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 23:21 | 20 |
| 12 | Worksop | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 20:20 | 20 |
| 13 | Hebburn Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18:23 | 19 |
| 14 | Spalding United | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:13 | 18 |
| 15 | Marine | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15:15 | 16 |
| 16 | Harborough | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12:16 | 16 |
| 17 | Telford | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14:20 | 16 |
| 18 | Brackley | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17:26 | 16 |
| 19 | Scarborough Athletic | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 19:18 | 15 |
| 20 | Merthyr Town | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 21 | Radcliffe | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16:24 | 15 |
| 22 | Darlington FC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 17:25 | 11 |
| 23 | Southport | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13:23 | 10 |
| 24 | Spennymoor | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12:27 | 7 |
