Best of luck to the team as they battle it out with Forest Green in the First Round of the competition.
What a day it would be and perhaps it will bring back memories of another great occasion in the club’s history 52 years ago.
The Mariners travelled to Queens Park Rangers and put up a brave display before losing 4-1 to a team which contained the likes of Rodney Marsh and Terry Venables.
Here are 8 memories of life in South Tyneside back then to inspire memories of a valiant day in South Tyneside sporting history.
The Mariners travelled to Queens Park Rangers and put up a brave display before losing 4-1 to a team which contained the likes of Rodney Marsh and Terry Venables.
5. On their way
The banner of Harton and Westoe Miners' Lodge hangs high outside the empty buildings of Harton Colliery, closed almost a year earlier, in 1970. Lodge officials and members were on their way to the Durham Miners Gala. Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Safety in mind
The South Shields junior road safety quiz team in March 1970. Who do you recognise? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. On parade
Jazz bands parading past Jarrow Town Hall in September 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Champions at Rippons
Rippons in South Shields won a window display competition in 1970 and Niven Anderson, managing director, was pictured as he received a cheque. Photo: Shields Gazette