FC Halifax vs Gateshead: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Halifax prepare to host Gateshead on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: National League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Halifax, currently 7th in the standings with 51 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 31 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Gateshead, sitting 24th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Halifax and Gateshead have favored Halifax, with Gateshead claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Truro City, Halifax recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Gateshead's last outing came against Brackley, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Halifax are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Halifax and Gateshead 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 a moderate number of goals: Halifax's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Gateshead's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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