And while it ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Mariners – knocking them out of the first round proper – it was a milestone day at the 1st Cloud Arena with a record crowd of 3,800 in attendance to watch the game.
There was no shortage of pride amongst the fans on Saturday, and this fantastic series of photographs taken by Kev Wilson on match day really show the atmosphere.
Many thanks, as always, to Kev Wilson and South Shields FC for the photographs. See if you can spot anyone you recognise in the round-up.
You can see more of Kev’s pictures from Saturday on Flickr here.
9. We believe in you
Football stars of the future on the pitch before the FA Cup match kick-off. Picture: Kev Wilson. Photo: Kev Wilson/South Shields FC
10. UTM
The result may not have been what we hoped ... but the support is unmatched! Picture: Kev Wilson. Photo: Kev Wilson/South Shields FC
11. Wave for Shields!
Wrapped up warm and ready for action, whatever the weather. Picture: Kev Wilson. Photo: Kev Wilson/South Shields FC