South Shields make it SIX straight wins with victory over FC United

Published 2nd Oct 2019, 08:19 BST

Updated 2nd Oct 2019, 09:19 BST

South Shields made it win number six on Tuesday night.

South Shields beat FC United 2-0 to make it six straight league wins and stretch their lead at the top of the table to six points.

Goals in either half from Lee Mason and Jason Gilchrist sealed the three points as the Mariners continued their outstanding form.

SOUTH SHIELDS: Boney, Hunter, Adams, Turnbull, Morse, Brown, Briggs (c), Baxter, Mason (Odelusi 64), Gillies (Lowe 74), Foley (Gilchrist 58). Subs not used: Wokoma, Charlton.

Goals: Mason (36), Gilchrist (81).

Attendance: 1,349.

South Shields Jason Gilchrist