Take a look at the torrential weather pictures from South Shields FC's win over Gainsborough

South Shields FC management, players and fans alike braved the torrential weather conditions last night to earn a 2-0 victory over Gainsborough Trinity.

By Jordan Cronin

Published 25th Sep 2019, 13:35 BST

Updated 25th Sep 2019, 14:02 BST

Just over 1,200 fans battled the storm and entered the turnstiles at Mariners Park as goals from Josh Gillies and Jon Shaw sent Lee Picton and Graham Fenton’s men top of the Northern Premier table. Scroll and click through the pages to see the dramatic pictures, captured superbly by Kev Wilson: