The festive fun continues in the National League as the two sides promoted from National League North last season clash twice over Christmas and New Year.
York City manager David Webb is set to oversee his first game in charge as Gateshead visit the LNER Community Stadium on Boxing Day. Webb was taken ill just days prior to the Minstermen's impressive away win at Woking a couple of weeks ago.
Assistant Michael Morton has temporarily stepped in as manager for the past two games, including the excellent win at the league's form team to end a nine-game winless run, and a 5-0 thrashing of Blyth Spartans in the Isuzu FA Trophy.
16th-placed City have the chance to go three unbeaten with a win on Monday, but standing in their way of three points are Gateshead, who aren't to be underestimated.
The Heed sit second from bottom in the fifth tier of English football, and, alike York, have fallen to defeat in three of their last five league matches.
Also similar to their Yorkshire opponents, Gateshead eased through to the Fourth Round of the FA Trophy, putting five past Gloucester in mid-week.
Their most recent league outing was at Notts County, where they couldn't spring a surprise and had a 2-0 scoreline inflicted on them.
Interestingly enough, player-manager Mike Williamson was at one point linked with the York job, however he remains with the Tynesiders, and will look to bounce back to winning ways in the last game of the year.
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Team News
Coming back from suspension for the Minstermen is centre-half Fraser Kerr, while versatile playmaker Olly Dyson serves a one-match ban following his accumulation of yellow cards.
Alex Whittle was said to be struggling with an injury prior to the trophy game against Blyth, and failed to make the cut.
Ryan Fallowfield has recently returned from a hamstring problem, and could make his first start since late November.
Winger Luke James and midfielder Gus Mafuta were both missing from City's last game, the latter suffering an injury during the pre-match warmups at Woking.
Key man Maziar Kouhyar is likely to be back in January, following quite some time out with an injury.
The Tynesiders' injury list isn't as extensive as York City's, with just a single player known to be doubtful for the game.
Former Guiseley and Harrogate Town player Aaron Martin picked up an injury against Aldershot, therefore he didn't play against Gloucester City in FA Trophy. A spot on the bench could be available for him, depending on his condition.
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Likely Lineups
Ross, Duckworth, Kouogun, Sanders, Kerr, Crookes, Pybus, Hancox, Thomas, Duku, John-Lewis
Montgomery, Pye, Richardson, Storey, Tinkler, Bailey, Olley, Conteh, Jarvis, Campbell, Elliott
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Key Players
Nathan Thomas (York City)
The only player to be recruited by the Minstermen mid-season so far, Nathan Thomas has given fans glimpses of his outstanding quality.
Having been out of the game for over a year, his comeback is phenomenal. The pacey winger has only made six appearances so far, due to injury problems, but counts five goal involvements across them.
A brace on his first start against Blyth in the FA Trophy surely puts him in contention for a league start on Monday.
Adam Campbell (Gateshead)
The former-Newcastle graduate started his career in style after appearing in a Europa League game against Atromitos in 2012, aged 17.
He went on to make over 100 Football League appearances for the likes of Notts County, Morecambe, Hartlepool and Carlisle, plus had a successful spell at Darlington, scoring 19 goals across two seasons.
Campbell was part of the Gateshead team that won the National League North last term, and has had a bright start to this season, netting six times in 21 appearances so far.
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Previous Meetings
Here is a look at the past five meetings between York City and Gateshead, where the Heed are unbeaten.
29/01/22: York City 1-1 Gateshead - National League North
07/02/21: Gateshead 2-0 York City - National League North
26/08/19: York City 1-1 Gateshead - National League North
21/02/17: York City 1-3 Gateshead - National League
16/08/16: Gateshead 6-1 York City - National League
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
This Vanarama National League clash will be hosted by York's multi-purpose leisure complex - the LNER Community Stadium.
It will be Gateshead's second visit to the 8,500-seater venue.
What time is kickoff?
The game will kick off at 3pm GMT on Monday, as do all National League fixtures on the day.
How can I watch?
Tickets are available to purchase for both home and away fans, and it is suggested to buy online, although the game is not all-ticket.
Ticket prices for this fixture is as follows: Adults £21, Concession/60+ £16, Student/U18 £9, U11 £7
You can also watch the game via the new streaming platform on National League TV.
Alternatively, you can listen to live commentary from BBC Radio York or York Hospital Radio.
Both clubs and Jorvik Radio will be providing live updates via social media too.
