European FootballTop competitionsNext match00d : 00h : 00m : 00sEuropean FootballTop competitionsNext match00d : 00h : 00m : 00sThe model estimates 2.34 goals for South Shields and 1.01 for Darlington. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for South Shields and 6 for Darlington, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: South Shields · 63%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
South Shields is going head to head with Darlington on December 28, 2026 at 18:00. This match is part of England National League North — Round 24.
South Shields take on Darlington in the England National League North on 28 December 2026 at 18:00.
South Shields are currently placed 3rd in the table with 26 points, while Darlington occupy 22nd position with 11 points.
South Shields come into this match with 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Darlington have 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 7 recorded meetings, Darlington have 3 wins against South Shields, with 2 draws.
Prediction: South Shields to win with probability 62%. Most likely scoreline: 2-1. Avg goals: 3.35. Over 2.5: 65%. BTTS: 59%.
SOUDARSOUDARSOUDARSOUDARSOUDARSOUDARSOUDARSOUDARSOUDARThere have been over 2.5 goals in 5 of South Shields's last 6 matches.
Both teams have scored in 4 of South Shields's last 6 matches.
South Shields score an average of 2.50 goals per game across their last 6 matches.
Darlington have won only 1 of their last 6 matches.
Darlington have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of Darlington's last 6 away matches.
