South Shields beat National League Halifax Town to reach FA Cup first round for first time since 1973

Desk Editor

Published 24th Oct 2020, 13:00 GMT

Updated 24th Oct 2020, 16:56 GMT

South Shields are 90 minutes away from the first round of the FA Cup – standing in their way is National League side Halifax Town.

Our man Liam Kennedy is at the 1st Cloud Arena for the Gazette. Follow all the build-up, action and reaction as the Mariners eye round one proper. Click refresh and scroll down for the latest action and analysis.

Can South Shields make it to the first round of the FA Cup? Follow every kick, as it happens, here in our LIVE SSFC blog.

placeholder image — Can South Shields make it to the first round of the FA Cup? Follow every kick, as it happens, here in our LIVE SSFC blog.

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South Shields beat National League Halifax Town to reach FA Cup first round for first time since 1973

South Shields are 90 minutes away from the first round of the FA Cup – standing in their way is National League side Halifax Town.

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