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Stafford Rangers 5-0 Gateshead: match report

Stafford Rangers thrashed Gateshead 5-0 in the FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying on Tuesday night.

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Stafford Rangers dominated Gateshead with a convincing 5-0 victory in the FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying on Tuesday night.

The scoring opened early in the match at 5 minutes, with Stafford Rangers taking a 1-0 lead. They doubled their advantage to 2-0 by the 32nd minute. The hosts continued to control the game, netting their third goal at 52 minutes, followed by a fourth at 57 minutes. They capped off the scoring with a fifth goal at 68 minutes, sealing a comprehensive win.

Stafford Rangers had 62% possession compared to Gateshead's 38%. They also registered 11 shots on target, while Gateshead managed just 3. The home side earned 7 corners, while Gateshead had only 1.

By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy

Before the game: Stafford Rangers vs Gateshead preview: form & head-to-head

Stafford Rangers will face Gateshead in the FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying on Tuesday 20 October at 19:45 BST. The match will take place at Stafford's home ground.

Stafford Rangers have shown decent form recently, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five matches. They drew 1-1 with Gateshead in their last encounter on 17 October. Prior to that, they secured a 2-1 victory against Halesowen Town and drew 1-1 with the same team earlier in October.

Gateshead, on the other hand, have struggled, failing to win any of their last five matches. They have drawn twice and lost three times, including a 4-1 defeat to FC Halifax Town on 10 October. Their most recent match ended in a 0-0 draw against Wolves U21 on 13 October.

In terms of league positions, Stafford Rangers are looking to build on their recent performances, while Gateshead will aim to turn their form around. The head-to-head record shows that in their only meeting, they drew 1-1, indicating a competitive match ahead.