Match analysis
EnglandNational League - North
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this National League - North fixture.
South Shields beat Chester 4-0 on Saturday 23 August 2025 in a National League - North fixture. South Shields went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
The goals for South Shields came from D. Dodds (34'), P. Blackett (49', 51') and C. Sykes (78').
| South ShieldsHome | Rating | ChesterAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,483 | Overall | 1,643 |
| 1,532 | Match venue | 1,576 |
| 1,532 | At home | 1,629 |
| 1,461 | Away | 1,576 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,459 | Attack | 1,551 |
| 1,521 | Defence | 1,585 |
| 1,454 | Home attack | 1,520 |
| 1,496 | Away attack | 1,526 |
| 1,579 | Home defence | 1,657 |
| 1,468 | Away defence | 1,544 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,598 | Goal environment | 1,647 |
| 1,495 | Home goals | 1,537 |
| 1,603 | Away goals | 1,610 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,468 | Close games | 1,595 |
| 1,478 | Winning margin | 1,653 |
Match venue compares South Shields at home with Chester away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In six meetings since November 2023, South Shields have won four and Chester have taken two. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our South Shields vs Chester prediction page.