Brackley Town will host South Shields this Saturday in a key National League - North fixture. The match, scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on 29th August 2026, will be played at St James Park on Churchill Way in Brackley.
Brackley Town's 2026/27 campaign has been a mixed bag so far. They currently sit 15th in the table with four points from their opening four matches, having scored four goals and conceded six. Their recent form reads LLDW, leaving them eight points behind early leaders Chester. This follows their relegation from the Enterprise National League last season, where they finished 21st with 42 points, missing safety by a margin of four points to Aldershot Town. Manager Andy Whing, who took over in February 2026 following Gavin Cowan's departure to Shrewsbury Town, has overseen a summer of recruitment to reshape the squad.
Whing has brought in several new faces, including Kieron Morris, who spent last season on loan at FC Halifax Town, Charlie Cooper from Yeovil Town, and DJ Sturridge from Oxford City. However, the squad will be without some key personnel for this weekend's clash. Defender Robbie Tinkler is suspended after being sent off against Merthyr Town for receiving two yellow cards. They are also missing Dan Dodds and David Carson due to injury, which will test the depth of the squad available for selection.
The visitors, South Shields, arrive in strong form. They are unbeaten at the start of the season, having taken ten points from a possible twelve with three wins and a draw from their first four games. This presents a significant test for Brackley's defence, which has conceded six goals already. The match is not segregated, and both home and away supporters can enjoy Bar 1890, which opens from 12pm and is accessed from the main car park, as well as The Venue.
Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online in advance to save money. Online prices are £18 for adults, £13 for concessions, and £8 for under-18s, with under-16s and under-14s (when with a full-paying adult) going free. On the matchday, prices at the ticket office rise to £20 for adults, £15 for concessions, and £10 for under-18s. The concession rate applies to supporters aged 65 and over, students, NHS staff, police, fire service personnel, and Armed Forces members. The ticket office opens at 1pm and closes 15 minutes after kick-off. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Following this fixture, Brackley Town's focus will shift to their next league encounter, a home match against high-flying Oxford City on 26th December. Oxford currently sit second in the table, promising another tough challenge. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on the club's fixtures and standings pages. Securing a positive result against an in-form South Shields side would provide a major boost as Whing's team looks to climb the table from their current 15th-place position.
