Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers — FA Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match Events
- 3′Gateshead, goal:1–0
- 5′Stafford Rangers, goal:1–1J. Birch
- 41′Stafford Rangers, yellow card:
- Half-time1 – 1
- 78′Gateshead, yellow card:
- Full-time1 – 1
Key Stats
Match report
Gateshead and Stafford Rangers share the spoils in FA Cup tie
Gateshead and Stafford Rangers drew 1-1 at Gateshead International Stadium in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. Both goals arrived inside the opening five minutes, and neither side could find a winner over the remaining 85, leaving the tie level.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Ashley Boatswain gave the hosts the lead in the 3rd minute, but the advantage lasted only two minutes. J. Birch levelled for Stafford Rangers in the 5th minute, and the score stood at 1-1 at half-time. The second half produced no further goals.
Gateshead dominated possession with 66 per cent of the ball and forced ten corners to Stafford Rangers' one. They also had the better of the shooting, with 12 attempts to nine and eight on target to two. Each side picked up a single yellow card, and nobody was sent off.
Stafford Rangers arrived having won three of their last four games, most recently 2-1 away at Halesowen Town. Gateshead came into the tie after a 2-0 home defeat by Walsall.
Ashley Boatswain scored Gateshead's goal in the 3rd minute, putting the hosts ahead before Stafford Rangers replied.
Gateshead won ten corners to Stafford Rangers' one.
Gateshead and Stafford Rangers drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1).
Gateshead met Stafford Rangers in the FA Cup (4th Round Qualifying). Kick-off was Saturday, 17 October 2026, 14:00 UTC at Gateshead International Stadium.
Team pages: Gateshead · Stafford Rangers · FA Cup
Key moments
- 3' Goal: Ashley Boatswain — 1–0
- 5' Goal: J. Birch — 1–1
About this match
On this page: the Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Gateshead and Stafford Rangers team pages or the FA Cup page.