Gateshead will face a tough challenge in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup as they face either Alfreton or Southport at The International Stadium.

Gateshead will face former foes in either Alfreton or Southport on October 24th. All three sides reached the play-offs of the Blue Square North last season.

Gateshead beat Southport over two legs while Alfreton fell narrowly to AFC Telford who were beaten by Gateshead in the play-off final just five months ago.

If Gateshead were to win the tie they would be in the FA Cup First Round for the first time since the 2000/01 season when they beat Halifax Town only to be beaten by Swindon Town in the Second Round.