Wealdstone face Gateshead FC at Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, Middlesex on Saturday, Sep 26 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.

Wealdstone come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Gateshead FC, meanwhile, arrive out of form (1W 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Wealdstone face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Gateshead FC have won 6 of 8 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Wealdstone 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 Wealdstone a slight edge, but Gateshead FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.