Gateshead face Solihull Moors in a National League fixture that pits two struggling sides against each other at the bottom of the table. The match sees the 22nd-placed Heed welcome the 24th-placed Moors, with both teams desperate for points after losing four of their opening five league games.
Gateshead's current league standing is 22nd in the National League, with 3 points from a record of 1 win, 0 draws, and 4 losses from their first five games. Their recent form reads LLLWL, and they have scored 4 goals while conceding 8, leaving them with a -4 goal difference. They are also 10 points behind the league leaders, Boreham Wood. Their solitary victory was a 2-0 win against Woking, but they have since suffered defeats to Harrogate Town (2-1), Sutton United (1-0), and Yeovil Town (3-0). They also drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest U21 in the National League Cup.
Solihull Moors find themselves in an even more precarious position, sitting 24th with 0 points. Like Gateshead, they have lost four of their opening National League matches, falling to Fylde (3-1), Scunthorpe United (3-1), Southend United (3-1), and Boston United (2-0). They also suffered a 3-1 defeat to Middlesbrough U21 in the National League Cup. This poor start leaves them rooted to the foot of the table and in urgent need of a result to kickstart their campaign.
The recent history between these two clubs favours Solihull Moors. The teams have met four times previously in the National League. In their most recent clash on 7th March 2026, Solihull Moors won 2-1. Before that, Gateshead lost 2-0 away on 8th November 2025, and Solihull Moors also won 3-1 on 22nd February 2025. The highest-scoring encounter came on 7th September in a previous season, where Solihull Moors edged a nine-goal thriller 5-4.
This fixture represents a critical early-season six-pointer. Both Gateshead and Solihull Moors are firmly in the relegation zone, and a win for either side could provide vital momentum. Gateshead will be looking to their home support to help them secure only their second league victory. The club's current position and goal difference underline the need for greater defensive solidity and more consistent attacking threat. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings throughout the season.
The immediate focus for Gateshead is solely on this encounter with Solihull Moors. The squad, will need to draw on the experience of last season's meetings to overturn the recent trend against this opponent. The final whistle on 7th March 2026 saw Solihull Moors take all three points with a 2-1 scoreline.
