Gateshead official announcement – Brilliant news (for Newcastle United as well) | OneFootball

Brilliant news from Gateshead FC, which could undeniably benefit Newcastle United as well.

NUFC’s neighbours from across the Tyne, making this official announcement (see below).

Last season, Gateshead were denied the opportunity to take their chance in the play-offs.

Issues regarding their stadium in the long-term, leading to them ruled out of their place in the promotion play-offs, which they had earned on the pitch.

However, Gateshead FC revealing that assuming they do make the play-offs again this season, they could potentially be playing in League Two next season.

Gateshead FC Official Announcement – 7 March 2025

‘Gateshead FC can confirm that our prospective application to join the EFL for the 2025/26 season has been accepted.

Which would allow the club to compete for promotion from the National League.

If eligible through league position, come the end of the season.’

Good luck to Gateshead and as you can see below, they look nailed on for a play-off place this time.

Gateshead currently nine points clear of eighth, with clubs second to seventh set to take part in the play-offs at the end of the season,  with Barnet looking nailed on to go up automatically.

If Gateshead were to get into League Two and potentially higher…it would be a massive help to Newcastle United, with a club on the doorstep who they could send promising young players to on loan, able to play at League Two or higher level.