Our photographer Frank Reid was there to capture this gallery of images from Mariners Park with more to come over the next few days.
Can you spot yourself or any friends or family in the huge crowd? Click through our gallery of images as South Shields further cemented their place at the top of the league.
1. Bumper crowd
South Shields FC were backed by a huge crowd for the game. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
2. South Shields beat FC United of Manchester 5-3
Supporters watch on at Mariners Park. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
3. Big support
Fans young and old celebrated the victory. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
4. Concentration before celebration
A young fan watches on intently at Mariners Park. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
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