Gateshead FC desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 10 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

FC Halifax Town come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Gateshead FC are out of form (1W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form. FC Halifax Town won their last outing, while Gateshead FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

History strongly favours FC Halifax Town here — they've won 5 of 10 previous meetings against Gateshead FC, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Gateshead FC won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives FC Halifax Town a slight edge, but Gateshead FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.