2004–05 Gateshead F.C. season


The 2004–05 season was Gateshead's first season back in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and their 16th season in total since their reformation in 1977. The club came close to going out of business prior to the season, but with help from the Gateshead Supporters Fighting Fund, the club managed to begin the season and signed a two-year deal with a new sponsor at the beginning of December.
Gateshead ended the season in 17th position, five points above the relegation places. They also reached the semi-finals of the Durham Challenge Cup, losing to Hartlepool United Reserves.

Squad statistics

Pre-season friendlies

Northern Premier League Premier Division

DateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendance
21 August 2004Hyde UnitedEwen Fields210
28 August 2004Wakefield-EmleyBelle VueTaylor, Robson119
28 August 2004Bishop AucklandGateshead International StadiumM. Smith477
4 September 2004Radcliffe BoroughGateshead International Stadium167
8 September 2004Whitby TownTurnbull GroundBenjamin 209
11 September 2004Farsley CelticGateshead International StadiumColligan140
14 September 2004Spennymoor UnitedBrewery FieldBenjamin, Taylor171
21 September 2004WorkingtonBorough Park0–3460
25 September 2004Leek TownHarrison Park0–5331
29 September 2004Ossett TownGateshead International Stadium3–3Wise, Weatherley, Taylor125
6 October 2004Bishop AucklandDean Street3–4Weatherley, Taylor, Feasey135
8 October 2004Lincoln UnitedGateshead International Stadium2–3Wise, Weatherley156
12 October 2004WorkingtonGateshead International Stadium1–1Weatherley155
23 October 2004Bridlington TownGateshead International Stadium2–2Atkinson, Taylor150
13 November 2004Witton AlbionWincham Park1–4Atkinson242
20 November 2004MarineGateshead International Stadium1–3Weatherley140
27 November 2004Witton AlbionGateshead International Stadium2–1Hamilton 125
1 December 2004Whitby TownGateshead International Stadium0–3144
4 December 2004Radcliffe BoroughStainton Park196
11 December 2004Bamber BridgeGateshead International StadiumAtkinson, Huntley128
27 December 2004Blyth SpartansGateshead International Stadium2–1Huntley, Taylor708
3 January 2005GuiseleyNethermoor Park2–1Taylor 300
15 January 2005Matlock TownCauseway Lane1–1P. Buzzeo325
22 January 2005Bridlington TownQueensgate1–2Curtis169
29 January 2005Prescot CablesGateshead International Stadium1–1Curtis126
5 February 2005MarineRossett Park2–4P. Buzzeo, Atkinson278
8 February 2005Frickley AthleticWestfield Lane1–1Thompson222
12 February 2005Wakefield-EmleyGateshead International Stadium2–1A. Smith, Colvin146
19 February 2005Leek TownGateshead International Stadium2–2Taylor, Colvin160
26 February 2005Prescot CablesValerie Park1–3Thompson154
1 March 2005Ossett TownIngfield0–183
19 March 2005Lincoln UnitedAshby Avenue2–1Brayson 124
25 March 2005Spennymoor UnitedGateshead International Stadium5–1Brayson, Huntley, Thompson302
2 April 2005Matlock TownGateshead International Stadium2–1Cattanach, Colvin145
5 April 2005BurscoughGateshead International Stadium3–3Thompson, Taylor108
9 April 2005Bamber BridgeIrongate Ground2–0Thompson, Flynn147
12 April 2005Blyth SpartansCroft Park0–2529
16 April 2005Farsley CelticThrostle Nest0–1215
20 April 2005GuiseleyGateshead International Stadium2–1Huntley, Colvin144
23 April 2005BurscoughVictoria Park2–3Colvin, Elliott172
27 April 2005Frickley AthleticGateshead International Stadium1–1Brayson134
30 April 2005Hyde UnitedGateshead International Stadium1–3Brayson291

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendance
1Q19 September 2004Pickering TownGateshead International Stadium2–0Taylor 207
2Q2 October 2004ChorleyGateshead International Stadium4–1Weatherley, Taylor, Wilkinson158
3Q16 October 2004Horden Colliery WelfareHorden Welfare Park3–2Fox, Taylor, Wilkinson278
4Q30 October 2004Stafford RangersMarston RoadTaylor1,014

FA Trophy

RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendance
16 November 2004SouthportGateshead International Stadium1–1Hamilton227
1r9 November 2004SouthportHaig Avenue1–2Hamilton461

League Challenge Cup

RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendance
223 November 2004Farsley CelticThrostle Nest2–3Cattanach, Atkinson111

President's Cup

RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendance
118 December 2004Bamber BridgeGateshead International Stadium1–2Atkinson94

Durham Challenge Cup

RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendance
120 October 2004Horden Colliery WelfareGateshead International Stadium2–0Taylor 99
215 November 2004Durham CityGateshead International Stadium2–1Wise 114
QF12 January 2005Billingham SynthoniaGateshead International Stadium1–0Taylor103
SF12 March 2005Hartlepool United ReservesBedford Terrace1–2Thompson120