Goals in either half from Lee Mason and Jason Gilchrist sealed the three points as the Mariners continued their outstanding form.
SOUTH SHIELDS: Boney, Hunter, Adams, Turnbull, Morse, Brown, Briggs (c), Baxter, Mason (Odelusi 64), Gillies (Lowe 74), Foley (Gilchrist 58). Subs not used: Wokoma, Charlton.
Goals: Mason (36), Gilchrist (81).
Attendance: 1,349.