South Shields have discovered their opponents for the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.

South Shields FC will face a familiar foe in the FA Cup third qualifying round after they were handed an away tie at National League North rivals Buxton.

Mike Williamson’s men made a spectacular start on the Road to Wembley after they plundered their way to seven goals in Saturday’s 7-0 demolition of Northern Premier League West side Witton Albion. Their prize for that big win will be a trip to Silverlands Stadium on Saturday, October 3 as the Mariners prepare to face former play-off semi-final opponents Buxton on consecutive weekends.

South Shields midfielder Jack Roles in action against National League North rivals Buxton (photo Kevin Wilson) | Kevin Wilson

placeholder image — South Shields midfielder Jack Roles in action against National League North rivals Buxton (photo Kevin Wilson) | Kevin Wilson

The Derbyshire outfit are the visitors to Mariners Park for a league fixture this weekend as Williamson’s players look to boost their bid for promotion into the National League and preserve their unbeaten record on their home patch this season. A visit to Brackley Town follows next Tuesday night before the Mariners prepare for a quickfire reunion with Buxton side their FA Cup third qualifying round tie four days later.

Elsewhere in the draw, the Mariners North East rivals Darlington and Spennymoor Town will also face fellow National League North clubs as they look to move within one round of the first round proper. After surviving a scare at Northern League club Redcar Town, Darlington will travel to Morecambe and Spennymoor will entertain Chester at the Brewery Field after they saw off Emley with a 4-0 win on Saturday.

Praise for young talent

South Shields defender Owen Jordan (photo Kevin Wilson) | Kevin Wilson

Meanwhile, Mariners manager Williamson has described young defender Owen Jordan as ‘a really exciting prospect’ after the academy product came off the bench to make his senior debut in the win against Witton.

Jordan made a number of eye-catching appearances during the Mariners pre-season campaign - and Williamson has paid tribute to the teenager after he made his competitive bow.

He told the club website: “He’s been outstanding, and he’s someone that just comes in epitomises everything that we we want to breed and grow. He’s young, he’s hungry, he plays with a lot of bravery and courage. He plays in multiple different positions, he’s not really a centre back but he’s just so willing and he’s got a lot of ability. He’s a really exciting prospect for us and I am really pleased for him so big congratulations to him and his family.”

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