Match Report
Gateshead, 18th on 50 points, faced a 45-point deficit to Carlisle United (3rd, 95). The last five rounds placed Gateshead 14th in the league for form — higher than their 18th in the standings. Per game in the league, Carlisle United were scoring 1.89 and conceding 1.11, Gateshead 1.17 and 1.96, against a competition average of 1.46 goals per team per game.
Carlisle United came in having won three on the spin, having scored in 11 consecutive games.
The venue was Brunton Park, with room for 18,202 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Carlisle United 47% · Gateshead 53% · Total shots: 16-7 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 9-1