Brackley Town prepare for a National League North fixture at home to South Shields on Tuesday, September 29. The match at St James Park is a key opportunity for the Saints to climb from their current 21st position in the table, where they have nine points from nine games.
Their recent form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw and two losses from their last five outings. A 1-1 home draw with Scarborough Athletic last time out followed a 1-0 win over AFC Portchester. Before that came a 3-0 defeat at Morecambe and a heavy 5-0 loss away to Buxton. You can review the full sequence of results on our fixtures page.
Opposition overview
South Shields have made a strong start to the campaign and sit fourth in the standings. Their recent results include a 1-0 away win at Morecambe and a 4-1 victory at Gateshead, though they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Harrogate Town in late July.
Brackley Town will need to tighten up defensively, having conceded 17 goals so far this season. The club's current standings position reflects the challenge ahead. The focus now turns squarely to the visit of South Shields, a fixture that offers a chance to build momentum at home.
