South Shields vs Chester Prediction
England · National League North - 13
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
South Shields vs Chester: the result in context
South Shields beat Chester 3-1 in the National League - North on 24 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
South Shields have had the better of this fixture, winning 4 of the 6 previous meetings, which averaged 2.2 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Team Comparison
South Shields
ChesterAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
South Shields- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Chester- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.3 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 6 meetings, all competitions
South Shields4Wins · 67%2Wins · 33%Previous meetings
20/12/2025ChesterSouth Shields23/08/2025South ShieldsChester08/02/2025South ShieldsChester07/09/2024ChesterSouth Shields23/03/2024ChesterSouth Shields25/11/2023South ShieldsChesterRecent Form
South Shields
FC Halifax TownSouth Shields
MacclesfieldSouth Shields
BuxtonSouth Shields
Brackley TownSouth ShieldsSouth ShieldsBuxtonSouth Shields
Witton Albion
HerefordSouth ShieldsSouth Shields
Marine
Hednesford TownSouth ShieldsSouth Shields
Spalding UnitedChesterChester
Bedford Town
Spennymoor TownChesterChester
Worksop Town
Lower BreckChesterBuxtonChesterChester
Merthyr Town
Hebburn TownChesterChester
MorecambeHerefordChesterChesterSpalding UnitedLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shields | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 25:19 | +6 | 29 | WWWLL |
| 2 |  Oxford City | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 26:11 | +15 | 27 | LWDWD |
| 3 | Macclesfield | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21:11 | +10 | 27 | WLWWD |
| 4 | Hereford | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 24:11 | +13 | 26 | LLWLD |
| 5 | Buxton | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 30:25 | +5 | 26 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  King's Lynn Town | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 25:21 | +4 | 24 | WLDDW |
| 7 | Hednesford Town | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:20 | +4 | 24 | WLWWW |
| 8 | Morecambe | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21:12 | +9 | 23 | WWWLD |
| 9 | Chester | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 17:14 | +3 | 23 | LWLWW |
| 10 | Bedford Town | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 22 | LWWLD |
| 11 | Spalding United | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19:15 | +4 | 21 | WDLLL |
| 12 |  Chorley | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 23:23 | 0 | 20 | LWLWW |
| 13 | Worksop Town | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 20:21 | -1 | 20 | LWDDW |
| 14 | Hebburn Town | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19:24 | -5 | 20 | DDLLD |
| 15 |  AFC Telford United | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16:21 | -5 | 19 | WWDWL |
| 16 | Brackley Town | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 18:26 | -8 | 19 | WDLLW |
| 17 |  Harborough Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13:17 | -4 | 17 | DLDWL |
| 18 | Marine | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17:19 | -2 | 16 | LLDWW |
| 19 | Merthyr Town | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 18:22 | -4 | 16 | DLLDD |
| 20 |  Radcliffe | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 19:27 | -8 | 16 | DLWWW |
| 21 |  Scarborough Athletic | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19:20 | -1 | 15 | LLWLD |
| 22 |  Darlington 1883 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 19:28 | -9 | 11 | LLWLD |
| 23 |  Southport | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14:25 | -11 | 10 | LDLLD |
| 24 | Spennymoor Town | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14:27 | -13 | 10 | WLLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shields | 14 | 25:19 | 29 |
| 2 | Oxford City | 14 | 26:11 | 27 |
| 3 | Macclesfield | 13 | 21:11 | 27 |
| 4 | Hereford | 14 | 24:11 | 26 |
| 5 | Buxton | 15 | 30:25 | 26 |
| 6 | King's Lynn Town | 15 | 25:21 | 24 |
| 7 | Hednesford Town | 15 | 24:20 | 24 |
| 8 | Morecambe | 14 | 21:12 | 23 |
| 9 | Chester | 14 | 17:14 | 23 |
| 10 | Bedford Town | 14 | 17:19 | 22 |
| 11 | Spalding United | 14 | 19:15 | 21 |
| 12 | Chorley | 14 | 23:23 | 20 |
| 13 | Worksop Town | 15 | 20:21 | 20 |
| 14 | Hebburn Town | 14 | 19:24 | 20 |
| 15 | AFC Telford United | 15 | 16:21 | 19 |
| 16 | Brackley Town | 15 | 18:26 | 19 |
| 17 | Harborough Town | 14 | 13:17 | 17 |
| 18 | Marine | 14 | 17:19 | 16 |
| 19 | Merthyr Town | 15 | 18:22 | 16 |
| 20 | Radcliffe | 15 | 19:27 | 16 |
| 21 | Scarborough Athletic | 14 | 19:20 | 15 |
| 22 | Darlington 1883 | 15 | 19:28 | 11 |
| 23 | Southport | 14 | 14:25 | 10 |
| 24 | Spennymoor Town | 14 | 14:27 | 10 |
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About the South Shields vs Chester forecast
The forecasts for this National League - North match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
South Shields and Chester in the National League - North table
In the National League - North table, South Shields are 1st and Chester 9th, 6 points apart. League goal record so far: South Shields 25-19, Chester 17-14. The full standings are on the National League - North Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
South Shields have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.