Season ticket holders at Croft Park haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Blyth Spartans languishing in the 21st position so far. The guesting Gateshead will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Blyth Spartans and Gateshead.
Blyth Spartans form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Vanarama National League North this season. Blyth Spartans have only managed 2 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses from their games here at Croft Park. With Blyth Spartans having lost three times in a row here, the pressure is increasing on the manager .
The Blyth Spartans crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-2 to Darlington here at Croft Park in a Vanarama National League North match. A strong away win before that one, visiting Gateshead and winning 3-2.
There will be little rest for Blyth Spartans after this match as they are travelling to Kidderminster Harriers for a Vanarama National League North game in only three days.
The Blyth Spartans fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 11 in 11 matches. Blyth Spartans have conceded 26 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Gateshead form and stats
As the visiting team in Vanarama National League North matches, Gateshead have produced an overall stat of 2-4-3 so far.
Gateshead play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-1 victory visiting Spennymoor Town (placed 7th). A loss against Blyth Spartans was the result prior to that, in a home game.
A quick return to home after this game, as Gateshead are hosting Hereford in the Vanarama National League North only three days away.
Gateshead find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 9 goals from 9 away fixtures in the league. As opposed to that, Gateshead have seen the ball go into their own net 11 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Gateshead - Blyth Spartans 2-3 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last eight meetings between the teams: Blyth Spartans won 2, Gateshead won 5 and 1 draw. 4 games with over 2,5 goals, 4 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  C. Roberts 9 goals |   J. Kayode 7 goals |  J. O'Donnell 5 goals |
Blyth Spartans missing players
Gateshead missing players
| Blyth Spartans | Gateshead | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 20 | 11 | 4 | Scored | S | 4 | 9 | 27 |
| 51 | 26 | 7 | Conceded | C | 4 | 11 | 22 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 90% |
| 86% | 91% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 78% | 75% |
| 59% | 64% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 44% | 50% |
| 36% | 45% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 11% | 20% |
| 27% | 27% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 41% | 55% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 50% |
| 14% | 9% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 35% |
| 50% | 36% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 4.5 | 5.9 | 7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 4 | 5.5 |
| 6.6 | 6.2 | 7 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| 0.8 | 1 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 166 | 103 | 28 | Total Shots | T S | 28 | 67 | 186 |
| 72 | 47 | 14 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 24 | 70 |
| 28% | 23% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 33% | 33% |
- Blyth Spartans has the fewest clean sheets (1) at home
- Blyth Spartans have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Blyth Spartans have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Blyth Spartans have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Blyth Spartans haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Gateshead have won significantly less corners away then at home.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | King's Lynn Town | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 49 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 48 |
| 2 | York City | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 34 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 44 |
| 3 | Brackley Town | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 43 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 30 | 39 |
| 4 | Chester | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 38 |
| 5 | Farsley Celtic | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 39 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 37 |
| 6 | Southport | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 37 |
| 7 | Spennymoor Town | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 38 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 34 |
| 8 | Boston United | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 34 |
| 9 | Darlington | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -3 | 33 |
| 10 | Guiseley | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 32 |
| 11 | Gateshead | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 30 |
| 12 | AFC Telford United | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 32 | 34 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 13 | -2 | 29 |
| 13 | Leamington | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 35 | 38 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 26 | -3 | 29 |
| 14 | Altrincham | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 27 |
| 15 | Kidderminster Harriers | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 34 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | -3 | 26 |
| 16 | Alfreton Town | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 37 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -5 | 26 |
| 17 | Hereford | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 26 | -12 | 25 |
| 18 | Curzon Ashton | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -9 | 23 |
| 19 | Gloucester City | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 40 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 27 | -12 | 23 |
| 20 | Kettering Town | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 36 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -7 | 21 |
| 21 | Blyth Spartans | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 51 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 25 | -31 | 16 |
| 22 | Bradford Park Avenue | 23 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 63 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 28 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 35 | -49 | 12 |