TOPB1NS
English National League •14 February 2026 •KO 15:00
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Gateshead
15:00
Brackley Town
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FORM
L L L L L
#24
PTS: 19 GD: -36
PLAYED: 28
#18
PTS: 33 GD: -11
PLAYED: 29
FORM
W D D D D

Gateshead v Brackley Town

Gateshead are set to welcome Brackley Town in a fixture that pits two sides from contrasting ends of the English National League table against each other. With both teams having navigated a substantial portion of their league schedules, this encounter carries significant weight for their respective season aspirations.

Recent form offers a starkly different narrative for the visiting Brackley Town and their hosts. Brackley Town arrive boasting a solid run of form, currently enjoying an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak. Their last five outings have yielded one victory and four draws, a testament to a resilience that has seen them consistently secure positive results. Notably, they have managed to find the net in their last two fixtures. Gateshead, conversely, are enduring a challenging period. They have suffered defeat in their last fifteen matches, a concerning trend that underscores their current struggles. Their most recent outing saw them succumb to a 1-0 loss away from home, and they have also failed to score in their last fixture.

Historical encounters between these two clubs are limited, with only one fixture recorded across the last three seasons. This sole meeting, which took place earlier this season, concluded in a goalless draw. Neither Gateshead nor Brackley Town managed to register a goal in that encounter, suggesting a tightly contested affair.

In the league standings, Brackley Town occupy 18th position, having accumulated 33 points from 29 matches. Their record comprises 8 wins, 9 draws, and 12 defeats, with a goal difference of -11. Gateshead find themselves in a precarious 24th place, with 19 points from 28 games. Their statistics show 5 wins, 4 draws, and a concerning 19 losses, resulting in a goal difference of -36.

A victory for Brackley Town would further solidify their mid-table standing and provide a significant morale boost, potentially allowing them to ascend higher in the standings. A draw would extend their unbeaten run, maintaining momentum without significant positional gain. For Gateshead, a win would represent a monumental achievement, offering a much-needed lift and a glimmer of hope in their fight against relegation. However, a loss would only deepen their current predicament, extending their winless streak and potentially impacting their confidence further.

Edgy Eddie

TopB1ns Edge

By Edgy Eddie

Right then, let’s get stuck into this one. Gateshead versus Brackley Town. The odds makers have Brackley as slight favourites at 6/5, with the Heed a touch bigger at 19/10. Interestingly, the TopB1ns Edge prediction is also leaning towards a Brackley win, so that’s a strong signal to consider.

Now, for the real punter’s gold, let’s talk goals. The TopB1ns Edge is shouting ‘No’ for Both Teams to Score, priced at 6/5. That’s a decent price, and given Brackley’s solid defensive record and Gateshead’s struggles in front of goal, it might just be worth a punt.

Where the TopB1ns Edge really shines is the Over/Under markets. It’s predicting Over 0.5, Over 1.5, and Over 2.5 goals. This suggests a game that might open up a bit, despite the BTTS ‘No’ call. However, it then firmly backs Under 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5. This points towards a potential 1-0 or 2-0 win for Brackley, or perhaps a tight 1-1 draw. The value seems to be in Brackley to win and BTTS No, with a close eye on the Over 1.5 goals if you fancy a bit more action. Stick with the TopB1ns Edge here, it’s early days but already showing some promising insights.