Match Preview: Gateshead FC Supporters Society

Next up ‘On the Road’ for the Heed is a 244-mile round trip to West Yorkshire, where we take on FC Halifax Town at The Shay, in a 19:45 kick-off at The Shay.

FC Halifax come into this game occupying a play-off position, sitting 7^th in the National League following their 1-0 win over Truro at The Shay on Saturday, which ended a three-game winless run in the league.

The Shaymen have three familiar faces in their squad, goalkeeper Sam Johnson, defender Jevon Mills and striker Will Harris have all turned out on Tyneside in Gateshead colours.

We’ve Met Before

In the most recent meeting between these two sides, FC Halifax Town came away from The International Stadium with all three points, back in September 2025. In a game which saw three penalties awarded in difficult conditions on Tyneside, it was Halifax who had the first golden opportunity, but Josh Hmami’s spot kick on 10 minutes was saved by Tiernan Brooks, after Kenton Richardson was adjudged to have fouled David Kawa.

Fast-forward to the half-hour and Gateshead took the lead through a penalty of their own, converted by Kain Adom after Connor Pani was hauled down in the box. Just five minutes later, and the third penalty of the game was awarded, converted by Jay Turner-Cooke, to pull The Shaymen level going into the break. As the rain continued to hammer down on Tyneside, Halifax went in front on the hour mark, David Kawa breaking down the left-hand-side, to slot through the legs of Tiernan Brooks and send The Shaymen back to West Yorkshire with all three points.

For Gateshead, FC Halifax Town are the very definition of ‘a bogey team’, with The Tynesiders’ last victory against The Shaymen coming back in November 2000.

Travel & Ticketing Information

The Shay Stadium is located just to the South of the Town Centre and is a short walk from Halifax Railway Station.

If you’re heading down by rail, our recommended route is to catch a train from Newcastle to York or Leeds (LNER, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express), then a Northern service from York/Leeds to Halifax.

If you’re driving, exit the M62 at Junction 29, take the A629 to Halifax Town Centre, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout following signs for A629 (Huddersfield), then into Skircoat Road where you will find the ground. Parking is available at The Shay and at several Pay & Display car parks between the Town Centre and The Shay.

Tickets can only be purchased from the turnstile and are priced as follows.

Adult: £24

Concession: £20 

12-17: £10 (Under 14’s must be accompanied by a person aged 18 or over) 

Under 12: £5 

Bars & Pubs

The Barum Top Inn, JD Wetherspoon – 17 Rawson Street, HX1 1NX. Tel: 01422 300488 

Brass – 21 George Street, HX1 5DR. Tel: 01422 340534 

The Cross Keys – 3 Whitegate, HX3 9AE. Tel: 01422 300348 

Three Pigeons – 1 Sun Fold, HX1 2LX. Tel: 01422 347001