They look to get back to winning ways following the defeat on the road at Carlisle United last weekend that saw the Lambs exit the Emirates FA Cup. Despite Riccardo Calder’s goal, they were unable to secure a replay after two first-half goals from Carlisle.

The Lambs are looking to secure their second victory on the road in the league following a victory at Hartlepool United earlier this month which saw Kieren Donnelly on the scoresheet as Tamworth also picked up a clean sheet at Victoria Park.

The opposition

Gateshead Football Club have been a stalwart of non-league football for a number of seasons now, often a regular fixture at non-league’s top table.

They were formed in 1977 after Gateshead United folded. The new football club replaced them in the Northern Premier League, then the sixth tier, before earning their first promotion with 100 points, in 1983.

They spent the next two decades in either the fifth or the sixth tier before being relegated in 2003. They returned back to the Conference Premier in 2009 and spent ten seasons at the level. Relegation followed, before they regrouped and spent three seasons in the National League North.

Macaulay Langstaff scored 30 goals in the 21/22 season, and helped fire the team back up to the National League, where they have remained since.

Away from the league, they have had plenty of success in the FA Trophy over the years, with the most memorable moment being in 23/24, with their dramatic victory against Solihull Moors after a penalty shootout at Wembley.

DID YOU KNOW: Gateshead's stadium is a multi-purpose venue that has historically been used for several sports including rugby and athletics.

Who’s in the dugout?

Ben Clark was appointed as caretaker manager earlier this month, following the departure of Lee Cattermole after just four months in the role. Clark made all of his career appearances in the North East, with the majority of his games being played for the Heed between 2010 and 2016.

He has also made appearances for Sunderland, Hartlepool United and South Shields.

The season so far

18 | Tamworth | P4 D2 L7 | GF 21 | GA 30 | GD -9 | PTS 14
24 | Gateshead | P1 D1 L11 | GF 8 | GA 31 | GD -23 | PTS 4

Tue 20 Oct: Stafford Rangers 5-0 Gateshead (FA Cup 4Q replay)
Sat 17 Oct: Gateshead 1-1 Stafford Rangers (FA Cup 4Q)
Sat 10 Oct: FC Halifax Town 4-1 Gateshead
Sat 03 Oct: Gateshead 1-2 Worthing
Tue 29 Sep: Gateshead 0-1 Altrincham

Sat 17 Oct: Carlisle United 2-1 Tamworth (FA Cup 4Q)
Sat 10 Oct: Tamworth 1-2 Barrow
Sat 03 Oct: Hartlepool United 0-1 Tamworth
Wed 30 Sep: Tamworth 2-0 Sutton United
Sat 26 Sep: Aldershot Town 5-1 Tamworth

Peaks Speaks: Gateshead

“The league is the priority. I’ve said that in the last couple of years. We’ve been fortunate and done really well to have some unbelievable cup runs. Them sort of memories stick with you, but we’re not. That’s done and dusted and it’s all about the league now, that’s always been our priority. We’ve got a week of training ready for a real tough game at Gateshead. Again, a lot of travelling so we’ve got to find a way of being fresh when we start the game.”

How to follow the match

Can’t make it to the Gateshead International Stadium? There are video and audio streams of the games available. Our commentary team will be live on the Lambs Media Mixlr channel from 19:35, and the game is available to watch on DAZN with the appropriate subscription.

Tamworth Football Club are also showing the match live in the Tamworth F.C. Clubhouse bar. If you are unable to join the supporters on the road to Tyneside, be sure to come along to the H.D. Ricketts Community Stadium to watch along and show your support! Doors open from 18:30, with the game kicking off at 19:45.

Ticket information

All fans will be housed within the main stand, known as the Tyne and Wear Stand, for this fixture.

Away fans must enter through turnstiles one and two on Neilson Road.

Adult (22-64): £22
Concession*: £17
17-21: £12
14-16: £7

*Concession includes those aged over 65, as well as blue light holders and those in the Armed Forces, either Serving or Veteran.
Proof of eligibility may be asked for. If you cannot provide this, you will be asked to pay the additional to an Adult priced ticket.
Tickets can be purchased by following this link: http://tinyurl.com/4z6yk9dn

Full event and ticket information can be found elsewhere on the home page of our website.

Elsewhere this weekend

Aldershot Town v Wealdstone
Barrow v Forest Green Rovers
Boreham Wood v AFC Fylde
Eastleigh v Boston United (12:30)
Harrogate Town v Sutton United (12:30)
Hartlepool United v Hornchurch
Kidderminster Harriers v Worthing (17:30)
Scunthorpe United v Woking
Solihull Moors v Carlisle United
Southend United v FC Halifax Town
Yeovil Town v Altrincham