LONDON (Interstat) — An unstoppable force meets a team still finding its footing as Dunston UTS travels to face South Shields in an FA Trophy clash on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Dunston UTS enters the contest in imperious form, boasting a perfect 7-0-0 record across all competitions this season. Their success is built on a formidable defense, having conceded just one goal in their four FA Trophy matches, all victories. They arrive at Mariners Park fresh off a 1-0 win over Hebburn Town on Oct. 24, their fourth consecutive 1-0 result in the competition.

South Shields, by contrast, has a mixed 1-1-0 record overall and has yet to play an FA Trophy match this season. Their campaign has been a tale of extremes, following a 6-1 home defeat to Durham United on Sept. 8 with a 2-1 victory over Curzon Ashton on Sept. 20.

Despite the contrasting trajectories, the Interstat game simulator projects a tightly contested affair, predicting a 1-1 draw. The matchup pits Dunston’s relentless, low-scoring efficiency against a South Shields side seeking consistency on its home pitch. All eyes will be on whether Dunston can extend its flawless run or if South Shields can defy the odds and hand the visitors their first loss.