History of the Gateshead v Southport fixture
Gateshead prepare to entertain Southport at International Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, Tynesiders have recorded 15 wins, and Southport have come away with 8 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at International Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Trophy match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 23 Aug | Southport | 1 - 3 | Gateshead | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 11 Jan | Southport | 0 - 1 | Gateshead | Trophy |
| 2010/2011 | Mon 03 Jan | Southport | 5 - 1 | Gateshead | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Dec | Gateshead | 2-2 | Southport | Trophy |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 07 Sep | Gateshead | 1 - 0 | Southport | (Conference) Premier |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 03 May | Gateshead | 1 - 1 | Southport | Conference North Play-Offs |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 29 Apr | Southport | 0 - 1 | Gateshead | Conference North Play-Offs |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Gateshead have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.
The Sandgrounders have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Sandgrounders pummel 14 goals, and let in 6.
Gateshead's total of 30 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.
Southport lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 28 from their 16 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| Southport | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at International Stadium for the Tynesiders and the Madmen are unable to see past Southport claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Gateshead | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Southport | 5 successive away victories. 8 games since last away draw. 6 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here