Gateshead FC desperately need points on Monday, Aug 31 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Harrogate Town come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 0L). Gateshead FC travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Harrogate Town here — they've won 5 of 5 previous meetings against Gateshead FC. Their last encounter ended in Gateshead FC won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Harrogate Town look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Gateshead FC will make it uncomfortable. Harrogate Town to win.