History of the Gateshead v Darlington fixture
Gateshead play host to Darlington at International Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 10 of the 25 previous games, with the Tynesiders winning just 9.
The last time the two teams met at Gateshead was way back in the black-and-white days of April 1960, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Fourth Division match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Darlington | 2 - 0 | Gateshead | (Conference) Premier |
| 1963/1964 | Sat 16 Nov | Darlington | 1 - 4 | Gateshead | F.A. Cup |
| 1959/1960 | Mon 18 Apr | Gateshead | 1-3 | Darlington | Fourth Division |
| 1959/1960 | Fri 15 Apr | Darlington | 2 - 1 | Gateshead | Fourth Division |
| 1958/1959 | Sat 21 Feb | Darlington | 3 - 2 | Gateshead | Fourth Division |
| 1958/1959 | Sat 04 Oct | Gateshead | 1 - 3 | Darlington | Fourth Division |
| 1957/1958 | Sat 18 Jan | Gateshead | 4 - 0 | Darlington | Third Division (North) |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Gateshead have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, Tynesiders have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 4.
Darlington have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Quakers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Gateshead see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 46 points from their 33 games played so far,
Darlington find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 50 points they have accumulated from 33 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 13 |
| Darlington | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Gateshead at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Tynesiders will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Gateshead | 6 games since last home draw. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Darlington | Undefeated in last 3 away games. 8 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here