Match Report
Gateshead arrived off five straight defeats. Momentum sat with Walsall, winners of their last three. Over the last five, Gateshead had taken 0 of 15 points to Walsall's 12.
The venue was Gateshead International Stadium, with room for 11,800 spectators. On the scoreboard, Walsall led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Walsall: Daniel Kanu (25'), Aden Flint (49')
Key stats
Possession: Gateshead 75% · Walsall 25% · Total shots: 8-20 · On target: 2-9 · Corners: 5-2