Stafford vs Gateshead: Live Score, 20 Oct 2026
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Where to watch
Selected matches live on TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer
Selected Emirates FA Cup matches are shown live in the UK on TNT Sports and BBC iPlayer. Whether Stafford vs Gateshead is one of them depends on the TV selections.
Official UK rights holders, as of October 2026. Links open the broadcaster's website.
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Head to Head
Previous Meetings
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Our Prediction
Predictive modeling assigns Gateshead a 55 percent victory probability, with Stafford at 25 percent.
Match Facts
- Competition
- FA Cup
- Date
- Tue 20 Oct
- Kick-off
- 19:45
- Stadium
- The Stan Robinson Stadium, Stafford, Staffordshire
- Capacity
- 4,150
Where to watch Stafford vs Gateshead
Selected Emirates FA Cup matches are live in the UK on TNT Sports and BBC iPlayer. Whether Stafford vs Gateshead is one of them depends on the broadcasters' picks.
Official UK rights holders, as of October 2026. Links open the broadcaster's website.
Match Preview
Stafford take on Gateshead in a demanding FA Cup fixture. Tactical metrics focus on midfield transitions and defensive organizational discipline.
Gateshead brings higher tier experience into this match, posing significant tactical challenges for the hosts.
- Gateshead controls possession over 55 percent.
- Stafford concedes early in matches.
- Yellow card frequency is average.
- Away clean sheet probability is moderate.
Stafford demonstrates gritty home performances, though they struggle against higher-tempo opponents. Gateshead exhibits strong attacking fluidity and high pressing metrics.
High-Efficiency Setup: Fluid 3-4-3 formation. Defensive Vulnerability: High defensive line risk. Impact Substitutions: Pace in attack.
Head to Head
Previous Meetings
- 17.10.2026FA CupGateshead1 - 1Stafford Rangers
- 04.04.2009Blue Square NorthStafford Rangers4 - 1Gateshead
- 24.09.2008Blue Square NorthGateshead0 - 1Stafford Rangers
Gateshead holds historical dominance in previous encounters across cup and league competitions.
Key Stats
- 1.05xG1.95
- 1.1Goals per match2.0
- 9.8Shots per game14.2
Cards and Corners
Discipline metrics suggest a clean match with few cards, while corner distribution favors the visiting side.
Verdict
Gateshead's superior match metrics and higher league pedigree make them well-equipped to secure the win.
FAQ
Is Gateshead the favorite?+
Yes, Gateshead enters with superior statistical metrics.
What channel is Stafford vs Gateshead on?+
Selected Emirates FA Cup matches are live in the UK on TNT Sports and BBC iPlayer. Whether Stafford vs Gateshead is one of them depends on the broadcasters' picks.
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