
Gateshead have been drawn in Group D for the 2025/26 National League Cup.
The Heed’s second entry into the competition will see them host Leeds United U21, Middlesbrough U21, Newcastle United U21 and Sunderland U21 at Gateshead International Stadium, with the first round of group stage fixtures kicking off on the 12th and 13th of August.
Exact fixture details will be confirmed in due course.
National League Cup Fixture Rounds
Match Round 1 – 12/13 August
Match Round 2 – 16/17 September
Match Round 3 – 21/22 October
Match Round 4 – 25/26 November
Quarter Final – 27/28 January
Semi Final – 17/18 February
Final – 17/18 March
National League Cup Groups
Group A
Blackburn Rovers
Burnley
Everton
Manchester United
Morecambe
Rochdale
Solihull Moors
Tamworth
Group B
Leicester City
Nottingham Forest
West Bromwich Albion
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Braintree Town
Brackley Town
Forest Green Rovers
Wealdstone
Group C
Brighton & Hove Albion
Fulham
Southampton
West Ham United
Aldershot Town
Sutton United
Truro City
Woking
Group D
Leeds United
Middlesbrough
Newcastle United
Sunderland
Boston United
FC Halifax Town
Gateshead
Scunthorpe United