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Introducing the SSFC Foundation Performance 9-16 Hybrid Academy
The South Shields FC Foundation Performance Hybrid Academy is providing talented young players with invaluable opportunities and pathways...
Daniel Prince
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Under-18s defeated in FA Youth Cup second round
South Shields' Under-18s bowed out of the FA Youth Cup at the second round stage despite a spirited display against a strong Grimsby Town...
Daniel Prince
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Lancaster trip for young Mariners in FA Youth Cup
South Shields will travel to Lancaster City in the first round of the FA Youth Cup. The young Mariners defeated Darlington, Gateshead and...
Daniel Prince
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Under-18s progress to FA Youth Cup first round
South Shields qualified for the first round of the FA Youth Cup for the fifth time in six years with a convincing 3-0 win over York City...
Daniel Prince
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Date confirmed for York FA Youth Cup tie
The FA Youth Cup third qualifying round tie between South Shields and York City will take place on Tuesday, October 17th. The match will...
Daniel Prince
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Under-18s set for Darlington trip in FA Youth Cup
South Shields will begin their involvement in the 2023-24 FA Youth Cup with a trip to Darlington on Monday (7pm kick-off). The first...
Daniel Prince
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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Job Vacancy: Futures Academy Coach
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated, skilled and experienced coach to work within our Futures Academy programme...
Daniel Prince
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Academy graduates pen first professional contracts
The club is delighted to announce that Academy graduates Kyle Seymour, James McGeorge and Callum Dobson (pictured left to right in the...
Daniel Prince
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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Noah's American dream: Academy youngster heading to the States
South Shields FC Academy defender Noah Farrington recently made the commitment to join Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey. The...
Ciaran Lines
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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SSFC Academy's Harvey Smith called up by England Schoolboys
SSFC Academy youngster Harvey Smith has been called up to the England Under-18 Schoolboys side for the upcoming Centenary Shield. The son...
Ciaran Lines
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Young Mariners set for Morpeth test
The young Mariners are back in National League Under-19 Alliance action on Wednesday as they host Morpeth Town at Washington Hub in a...
Ciaran Lines
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Shields remain top with exciting Under-19 Alliance win
The young Mariners retained their lead at the top of the National League Under-19 Alliance Division I with an exciting 3-2 victory over...
Ciaran Lines
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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Top-of-the-table clash for SSFC Academy
The young Mariners are back in league action this Wednesday as they welcome Newcastle Benfield Under-19s to Washington Hub for a midday...
Ciaran Lines
Jan 16, 20231 min read
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Review of 2022: SSFC Academy
The calendar year is now over in terms of match action for the South Shields FC Academy. 2022 was another 12 months of growth for the...
Ciaran Lines
Dec 30, 20223 min read
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Joy of six for Academy teams
The club's Academy teams recorded two 6-0 victories on a successful afternoon of action on Wednesday. The young Mariners maintained their...
Daniel Prince
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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Young Mariners set for Chester trip in FA Youth Cup
South Shields are to travel to Chester in the first round of the FA Youth Cup. The tie will be held at Deva Stadium on Wednesday,...
Daniel Prince
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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FA Youth Cup: AFC Liverpool 0-2 South Shields
Second half goals from Alex Thompson and Fin Neary settled a testing tie with AFC Liverpool as South Shields booked their place in the...
Daniel Prince
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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Under-18s aim for FA Youth Cup first round in AFC Liverpool tie
South Shields are aiming to qualify for the first round of the FA Youth Cup for the fourth time in five seasons when they travel to AFC...
Daniel Prince
Oct 9, 20221 min read
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Away tie for young Mariners in FA Youth Cup
South Shields have been handed an away tie against AFC Liverpool in the third qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup. The young Mariners...
Daniel Prince
Oct 4, 20221 min read


Under-18s ready for Gateshead test in FA Youth Cup
South Shields take on Gateshead in the second qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup at 1st Cloud Arena on Wednesday. The match is a 7pm...
Daniel Prince
Oct 4, 20223 min read
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