Solihull Moors’ hopes of making it four wins on the spin, will be tested as they travel to newly promoted side Gateshead FC this Saturday afternoon. 

Gateshead will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday evening’s defeat away to Scunthorpe United, which ensured their second consecutive league defeat. 

As for Solihull Moors, they will be full of confidence, after a routine victory against Maidenhead United in mid-week, as well as other victories against both Eastleigh and Basford United. 

  • Team News - Gateshead FC

The home side go into this weekend’s fixture, with no fresh injury concerns, but will be hopeful that three of their players return. Owen Bailey, Luke Daley and Paul Blackett all missed the game in the week through injury. 

Therefore, the hosts will be praying that all three make their returns. Elsewhere, former Solihull Moors striker Adi Yussuf will be hopeful of keeping his spot in the starting eleven against his former side. 

Solihull Moors will be boosted by the return of full-back James Clarke, following a one match ban. Callum Howe remains the club’s only known absentee, as he’s out with a knee injury for at least another week. 

Midfielder Joey Jones will be hopeful of adding more match minutes, after making his debut for the club against Maidenhead, whilst the competition in goal between Ryan Boot and Louie Moulden continues. 

  • Predicted Line-Ups

Gateshead FC

James Montgomery (GK) ; Ethan Pye, Jevon Mills, Carl Magnay, Owen Gallacher ; Greg Olley, Owen Bailey, Kamil Conteh ; Adam Campbell, Daniel Ward ; Adi Yissuf (4-3-2-1)

Solihull Moors 

Ryan Boot (GK) ; James Clarke, Alex Gudger, Fiarce Kelleher, Ben Coker ; Callum Maycock, Kyle Storer ; Ryan Barnett, Joe Sbarra, Josh Kelly ; Alex Reid (4-2-3-1)

  • Players To Watch 

Adam Campbell (Gateshead FC)

The home side do have some recognisable faces, but the standout player in the side at the moment is definitely their attacking midfielder Adam Campbell.

The 27-year-old is the club’s top goalscorer so far this season, scoring five goals as well as a handful of assists despite his side sitting 22nd in the table. Campbell has plenty of experience in the EFL, and will definitely be the danger man for the home side. Therefore, if Solihull Moors want to extend their winning run, he is one man that has to be stopped at all costs on Saturday. 

Joe Sbarra (Solihull Moors) 

Likewise, there are several players you could pick out from the visitors, but attacking midfielder Joe Sbarra is definitely one of the first on the list. 

Sbarra has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, scoring four goals so far as well as providing several assists. As you can spot, it’s shaping up to be a game dictated by each sides forward’s players. Back to Sbarra however, he is a workhorse and will be a constant threat for the visitors throughout the game. He loves to get the ball down and run at defenders and if Gateshead want to bounce back they have to be at the top of their game’s. 

  • Match Details

Where is the match taking place? 

Saturday afternoon’s National League clash between Gateshead  FC and Solihull Moors, will be played at the Gateshead International Stadium. A stadium with the capacity of 11,800. 

What time is kick-off? 
Saturday’s match will kick-off at 3pm on line with the rest of the other National League matches that are taking place that day. The only two games that won’t follow that routine is Friday night’s match between Barnet & Scunthorpe as well as Saturday evenings match between Halifax Town & Oldham Athletic. 

Where can I watch/listen to the game?

Saturday afternoon’s match will be able to listen to via the local radio stations, the names of which will be confirmed on the day of the game. Tickets for either side are still available for purchase, including tickets in the away end. Both sides will also be posting live score updates throughout the evening, so you will never miss a goal/event. Finally, goal updates will also feature via Sky Sports Score Centre live on TV.