Gateshead Edges Wealdstone in Tight National League Opener
GATESHEAD, England (March 17, 2026) (Interstat) — Ashley Boatswain’s stoppage-time goal just before halftime propelled Gateshead to a 1-0 victory over Wealdstone in a National League match Tuesday at Gateshead International Stadium.
The decisive moment came in the 45th minute when Boatswain found the net, assisted by Keaton Ward. The goal defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Gateshead only a 51% probability to win and forecast a 2-1 scoreline.
The physical contest featured five yellow cards, with Wealdstone’s Louis Storey and Terrell Agyemang booked just before the break. Gateshead begins its league campaign with a win, while Wealdstone starts with a loss.