A statistical profile of Gateshead FC's squad reveals a youthful and predominantly domestic group heading into the new campaign. The data, compiled by Transfermarkt, shows the National League side operates with a compact roster of 23 players.
What does the Gateshead squad look like?
The Gateshead FC squad is built around a core of young, homegrown talent. The average age across the entire group is just 23.9 years, suggesting a focus on development and potential. Of the 23 players, only four hold foreign nationality, which represents 17.4 percent of the total. This indicates a squad largely recruited from within the British football system. One member of the group also carries the distinction of being a full national team player at the international level.
How did the team perform last season?
The 2025 National League season presented a significant challenge for Gateshead. They finished in 18th place, securing 50 points from their 46 matches. Their record of 14 wins, eight draws, and 24 losses left them well adrift of the promotion picture, some 58 points behind eventual champions York City. A major factor in their struggles was a porous defence, which conceded 90 goals. The attack managed 54, resulting in a final goal difference of negative 36. Their form tailed off sharply at the end, losing four consecutive matches before a final-day victory. The season concluded with a 3-1 away defeat to Altrincham on April 25th. You can review the full final table on our standings page.
Where does the team play its home games?
Gateshead plays its home fixtures at the Gateshead International Stadium. The venue offers a capacity of 11,800 seats for football matches. This provides a modern base for the club, though their points-per-game average of 1.43 last season suggests turning the stadium into a fortress remains a work in progress. The club's activity in the transfer market, according to the same data set, resulted in a net record of zero, indicating a balanced approach to ins and outs over the period covered.
What comes next for this group?
The immediate focus for Gateshead's young squad is preparation for the upcoming National League season. The profile provided by Transfermarkt offers a clear snapshot of the resources at the manager's disposal. With a lean squad, managing fitness and avoiding a repeat of the heavy goal concession will be vital. The data shows a team that competed in 46 official games last term, a workload that demands depth. Supporters can track the fitness and availability of the playing group on our dedicated injuries page as the new season approaches. The challenge will be to convert the energy of a young team into more consistent results on the pitch.
