Radcliffe vs South Shields - National League - North

A fascinating National League - North chapter awaits on April 11, 2026 when Radcliffe take on South Shields at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. The left-back was taken off in the final minutes against Everton with cramp, and was not risked for the Champions League clash vs Sabah on Thursday.

Both Radcliffe and South Shields will be eager to build momentum when they meet in National League - North. Radcliffe are in the midst of a difficult spell, LWLLL in their last five summing up a win rate of 22.22%. Few sides travel as well as the visitors, with LWWDD in their last five and a win rate of 62.5% marking them out as a class apart. The contrast in attacking output — 0.89 versus 1.13 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. He was sacked by Fiorentina after Che Adams' late goal for Torino left them bottom of the Serie A table with three defeats out of three.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Radcliffe will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while South Shields will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Arsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa appears to be entering a decisive stage, with growing suggestions that the Aston Villa defender could finally complete his move to the Emirates.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.