Sports Mole previews Tuesday's FA Cup clash between Gateshead and Hetnesford Town, including predictions, team news and possible line-ups.
Gateshead And Hednesford Town They meet for the second time in three days The FA Cup Tuesday night's fourth qualifying round rematch.
The visitors to Tyneside, who are three tiers below their National League opponents in the English football pyramid, fully deserved a thrilling 1-1 draw at Keys Park.
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Given one of the toughest ties possible, most Hednesford fans were realistic about their chances of springing a surprise against opponents sitting more than 80 places up the English football pyramid.
However, throughout the 90 minutes at Keys Park on Saturday afternoon, the Pitmen were more than a match for their top-flight opponents, wasting several clear-cut chances to take a first-half lead.
Gateshead could claim to have squandered similar chances in front of the BBC television cameras, but they were fortunate to move into a 1-0 advantage when the opening goal arrived in the 64th minute. Tyrell Newton.
Came for the destination, stayed for the celebration
Tyrelle Newton punches home @GatesheadFC 🏡#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/xyqjQG75Ef
– Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) October 12, 2024
It didn't take long for Hetnesford to find their balance Rob StevensonHowever, he was a quiet figure inside the area with the majority of the 2,669 crowd dreaming of another FA Cup triumph for the Archives.
Rob Stevenson has done the most @Hednesford_Town 🥶
Ask what it means to their fans 🤍#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/80RI9rvwWD
– Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) October 12, 2024
Ahead of the game, Hednesford replayed their 1997 heroics, eventually losing 3-2 to Middlesbrough in the fourth round, and fans who attended that glorious day will be left with a late upset against North. Back to the east side.
However, Hednesford, who ply their trade in the eighth-tier Northern Premier League West Division, managed to defy a flurry of attacks from Gateshead, restricting them to far fewer openings than they created in the opening 45 minutes.
The final result is a replay at Gateshead International Stadium on Tuesday night, with the home side banking on making amends for a second consecutive indifferent performance under the interim boss. Ben Clarke.
However, they have scored only three centuries in three games Rob ElliottAway to Crawley Town, Gateshead have been outstanding in the North-East this season, winning six of their seven National League games and scoring 15 goals.
Hetnesford have slipped to 17th in their division, with games in hand on all the teams above them, but the manager Steve King They will hope to make further adjustments to their league table as they bid to win the first round with a proper performance.
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Clarke may decide to change his Gateshead XI for this game Jean Bellehoun, Tom Allen, Charlie Colquet And Jovan Malcolm All options to get to the page.
Robbie Tinkler While the goalkeeper, he is expected to be out again after picking up an injury in Tuesday's defeat to Tamworth. Tiernan Brooks Away with Republic of Ireland under-21s.
Meanwhile, after returning from injury for Saturday's game, King will need to assess several of the Hednesford squad.
Zion Spence Looking very doubtful after the second half layoff Don Sparks Another doubt was that it also raised a knock.
If the king refreshes his side, Omar Holness Can be brought into central-midfield and Manny Duku Used in attack. Hednesford can also be called Jack Jervis who experienced a competitive ban.
Gateshead Possible Starting Lineup:
Algae; Hannant, Radcliffe, Bellehoun; Adom, Booty, Butterfield, Worman; Whelan, Newton; Malcolm
Hednesford Town Possible Starting Line-up:
the rose; Roberts, Johnson, Endall, Sparks; Byrne, Maye, Holness, Taylor; Trickett-Smith; Duku
We say: Gateshead 4-1 Hednesford Town
While Hetnesford can take every confidence from Saturday's performance, Gateshead have been unbeaten in front of their own fans this season. With that in mind, the National League setup can have more fun against opponents that don't benefit from a short turnaround and a long trip to the north-east.
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