- Form: Boston United are on a 3-match losing streak, but Gateshead are winless in 5 matches
- Away form: Gateshead have won none of their last 7 away games in the National League 2026/2027
- Head-to-head: Boston United have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matchups, losing none
Tough test for both
A bottom vs bottom clash of the 24th and 21st placed teams in the National League 2026/2027, Gateshead and Boston United respectively, will take place on Tuesday evening at Jakemans Community Stadium. Gateshead have 4 points after 13 games and 21st-placed Boston have 12. Gateshead have lost 9.
The Pilgrims have a 4-1-0 record in their last 5 matchups and beat Gateshead at home in the National League 2025/2026. Boston United have never lost at home to Gateshead in the league, and Gateshead haven't won any of their 7 away games in the National League 2026/2027. The odds for this game heavily favour Boston, and with good reason, as the Pilgrims look likely to pick up another 3 points against a Gateshead side that have been abject.
Boston can just control the tempo
Tactical setup
Paul Hurst will set his side up in a compact 4-3-3 system that utilises their width, controls the tempo of the game with a disciplined back-line and has Kenneth Aboh leading their scoring charts with 3 goals in 11 National League 2026/2027 appearances. The Heed are more aggressive, possession-based press with wing-back energy and faster transitions, which could open the door for Boston to nick it if they stay organised.
Form and stats
Boston United have lost 0, drawn 1 and won 4 of the clubs last 5 matchups, and with the home-field advantage I am going for a home win for Boston.
- Alex Lankshear leads the scoring charts for Gateshead with just 1 goal in 10 National League 2026/2027 fixtures, and the Heed are blunt up top.
- Their most recent away game in the National League 2026/2027 was a 4-1 loss at fellow struggling side Halifax Town.
- Boston United have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 5 of their 7 home games this National League 2026/2027 season.
- Boston score an average of 0.86 goals per home game and concede an average of 1.57.
- Gateshead have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 7 of their 7 away matches, scoring 0.43 goals per away game and conceding 2.86.
