Gateshead is set to face Halifax in the FA Trophy final on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. The team finished 14th in the National League and ended their league campaign with back-to-back wins against Boreham and Maidenhead. Gateshead will be without several key players, including Ed Francis, Stephen Wearne, Marcus Dinanga, and Connor Pani, who are cup-tied. However, Kenton Richardson and Owen Bailey are set to return to the matchday squad. Halifax, on the other hand, has been unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions and will be looking to extend their streak to 10 wins. The team will be without their top goalscorer, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who was sent off and subsequently suspended due to violent conduct in their penultimate match of the season. The match is scheduled to kick off at 11am EDT in the US, but it will not be broadcast in the US. Gateshead's possible XI includes Marschall, Bailey, Tinkler, Storey, Magnay, Conteh, Campbell, Olley, Ward, Hasani, and Martin. Halifax's possible XI includes Johnson, A Senior, Cappello, Stott, Golden, J Senior, Hunter, Gilmour, Alli, Cooke, and Harker. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows that out of the last five meetings, Halifax has won once, while the remaining four matches ended in draws. Gateshead will be looking to win their first trophy of the season, while Halifax will be aiming to extend their unbeaten streak. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with different strengths and weaknesses. Gateshead's manager will be hoping that his team can capitalize on their recent form and win the trophy. The team's fans will be eagerly waiting to see how their team performs in the final. The FA Trophy final is a significant event in the English football calendar, and Gateshead will be looking to make a mark on the competition.
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Gateshead Faces Halifax in FA Trophy Final
Gateshead takes on Halifax in the FA Trophy final on Sunday at Wembley Stadium, aiming to win their first trophy of the season, with key players returning to the squad
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