Woking welcome Gateshead to The Laithwaite Community Stadium in a fixture laden with importance for both clubs. Their contrasting campaigns provide a compelling backdrop, as Woking seek to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while Gateshead aspire to cement their place in the upper echelons.
Woking’s recent performances indicate a resurgence, currently riding a spirited three-match unbeaten streak, during which they have found the back of the net in each game. This positive run follows a spell of less favourable results. Gateshead, conversely, are experiencing a minor setback, having gone two games without a victory and drawing a blank in their most recent encounter.
Past meetings between these two sides suggest a tightly fought contest. Across six encounters in the last three seasons, Woking hold a slender advantage with four wins compared to Gateshead’s two. Intriguingly, both teams have scored 11 goals apiece in those matches. Last season saw Gateshead complete a league double over their opponents, securing a 2-0 victory at Woking and a commanding 4-0 win at home, with Luke Hannant converting two penalties in the latter.
In the league table, Gateshead currently occupy 9th position with 10 points from seven games, having scored 11 goals but conceded a worrying 16. Woking reside further down the standings in 21st place, with just 5 points from their seven matches. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 12.
A win for Woking would provide a considerable lift to their spirits and propel them up the table, potentially igniting a sustained period of improved form. For Gateshead, a victory would reinforce their position in the top half and allay any anxieties stemming from their recent winless run. A draw would likely satisfy neither side, leaving Woking still searching for consistency and Gateshead at risk of losing ground on their rivals.