Our South Shields vs AFC Telford Prediction: 2-1
South Shields vs AFC Telford in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This South Shields vs AFC Telford prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
South Shields's Last Match – Scarborough Athletic vs South Shields
South Shields will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England National League North draw against Scarborough Athletic on February 10. In that match, South Shields recorded 50% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scarborough Athletic | 50% | 6 (4) | - | 61 |
 South Shields | 50% | 6 (3) | - | 49 |
AFC Telford's Last Match – AFC Telford vs Chorley
AFC Telford will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 England National League North stalemate against Chorley on February 17. In that match, AFC Telford controlled 59% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Telford | 59% | 0 (6) | - | 65 |
 Chorley | 41% | 0 (6) | - | 74 |
South Shields vs AFC Telford Stats
Key Stats
| South Shields | AFC Telford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.54 | Attacking Strength | 1.69 |
| 0.42 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Shields are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while AFC Telford average 2.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
South Shields 25-9
AFC Telford 24-13
What are the odds for this match?
South Shields to win: @1.65
Draw: @3.75
AFC Telford to win: @4.333