Gateshead FC face Aldershot Town at Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear on Saturday, Apr 3 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the National League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Gateshead FC come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5). Aldershot Town, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Gateshead FC and Aldershot Town have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–3D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Aldershot Town won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

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