Mariners face Newcastle Benfield trip in League Cup last eight

South Shields have been handed an away tie against Newcastle Benfield in the quarter-final of the League Cup.

The Mariners defeated Penrith 4-1 on January 17 to reach the last eight.

The trip to Benfield is expected to take place on Wednesday, February 8, although official confirmation of the date will follow in due course.

The full quarter-final draw was:

Newcastle Benfield vs South Shields

Sunderland RCA vs Bishop Auckland or Marske United

Shildon vs Stockton Town

North Shields vs Dunston UTS