Gateshead
- Gateshead are 23rd in National League 2025-2026, with 25 points from 31 games, one point fewer than 22nd-placed Morecambe, who have 26 points from 33 games.
- Gateshead’s home record this season is 1 win, 2 draws and 11 losses, conceding 32 goals in 14 National League fixtures.
- Gateshead’s Rob Elliot has made a bright start since taking over in January 2026, instilling a high-energy and flexible playing style which sees his side press relentlessly and create chances down the flanks.
- Gateshead are unbeaten in their last 2, winning both games, however they have lost 3 of their last 5.
Morecambe
- Morecambe’s Jim Bentley, reappointed in February 2026, has made his presence felt by slowing the tempo of the game and packing the midfield with a dense and compact block, frustrating opponents and using their set-piece prowess.
- Morecambe’s form has been mixed, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 National League games, losing 5-1 away to Southend United and thumping Eastleigh 4-0 at home.
Key Players
- Morecambe’s Jack Nolan has notched 7 goals in 25 National League appearances this season, 3 of which have come in his last 5 appearances, making him the visitors’ most in form player.
- Gateshead’s Kain Adom is the clear focal point for the hosts with 10 goals in 23 National League outings this term but Mark Beck is enjoying a good run of form with 2 goals in the last 5 and provides the physical presence up top.
Betting Insights
- Both sides are defensively leaky and Morecambe appear to have come out the better of the 2 clubs from the recent changes in management.
- Gateshead are a better price for the game at 2.45, with the Shrimps the favourites at 2.38 and the draw coming in at 3.55.
- The form of the 2 sides in recent weeks suggests there could be goals galore on Wednesday with both teams to score a very short 1.4.
- With both sides struggling to keep a shutout, both attacks have been prolific in recent fixtures.
Prediction
- This fixture should be a classic contrast in styles with Gateshead’s width and transition game up against Morecambe’s solidity and suffocation.
- Morecambe look the slightly better wager given the recent managerial tweak and marginally stronger form.
