Gateshead to face League One opposition in FA Cup
Gateshead have been handed a FA Cup first round tie at The Crown Oil Arena against League One Rochdale.
The Heed who beat Dunston 4-0 live on BBC Sport, to get themselves in the hat for last Monday’s draw, will travel to Lancashire on 10th November.
Goals from Greg Olley, Steven Rigg, Scott Boden and Luke Molyneux, gave the National League side the win.
(Gateshead celebrat their opening goal against Dunston, Image Credit: Newcastle Chronicle)
Gateshead who are currently 7th in the National League face The Dale who sit 17th in League One, who had their FA Cup run ended at Wembley last season after drawing at home to Tottenham Hotspur, Steve Davies earning them the date at Wembley after Harry Kane’s 88th minute penalty seemed to give the Premier League outfit the win.
The two sides haven’t met for over half a century, and ticket details for the tie will be released by the two clubs in due course.
Gateshead manager, Steve Watson said;
"A massive challenge and one we are looking forward to, Rochdale are an experienced club and it will be something to look forward to.”