Connor Wickham scored both goals (28', 90+6') to eliminate the Mariners.

The clubs have rarely met in competitive league play due to their historical positioning in the football pyramid. Current Form & Standings (2025–26 Season)

Forest Green Rovers secured a 2–0 victory over South Shields on November 5, 2022, in the FA Cup First Round.

Both teams have enjoyed strong campaigns in their respective leagues as of the final week of April 2026: South Shields F.C.

[Forest Green Rovers](https://www.forestgreenrovers.co.uk/league-tables) National League North Position 2nd (95 points) Status Qualified for Playoffs Recent Result Lost 1–0 to Kidderminster Key Storylines Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports

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Connor Wickham scored both goals (28', 90+6') to eliminate the Mariners.

The clubs have rarely met in competitive league play due to their historical positioning in the football pyramid. Current Form & Standings (2025–26 Season) South Shields - Forest Green

Forest Green Rovers secured a 2–0 victory over South Shields on November 5, 2022, in the FA Cup First Round. Connor Wickham scored both goals (28', 90+6') to

Both teams have enjoyed strong campaigns in their respective leagues as of the final week of April 2026: South Shields F.C. Connor Wickham scored both goals (28'