Gateshead vs Forest Green: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Gateshead prepare to host Forest Green on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: National League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Gateshead, currently 23rd in the standings with 26 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 54 points. They've earned 6 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Forest Green, sitting 6th with 59 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Gateshead and Forest Green have favored Forest Green, with Forest Green claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Morecambe, Gateshead recorded a 4-4 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Forest Green's last outing came against Boston United, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Gateshead are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gateshead and Forest Green are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Gateshead's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Forest Green's games average 3.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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