Gateshead FC face Scunthorpe United at Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear on Tuesday, Jan 26 at 8:45 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 out of form (1W 2L recently). Scunthorpe United travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Gateshead FC and Scunthorpe United have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Gateshead FC won 2–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.5 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Gateshead FC win or a draw looks most likely.