Gateshead FC desperately need points on Saturday, Sep 19 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Gateshead FC come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Southend United, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Gateshead FC head into this on the back of a defeat, while Southend United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Gateshead FC and Southend United have split their 8 meetings almost evenly (3W–3D–2W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: Southend United's quality should tell even on the road. Gateshead FC will push, but the visitors have too much class. Southend United to win.