Goals from captain Kenton Richardson and Mark Beck helped Rob Elliot’s side register their first win in the division since September 30 – a run of 16 games.

The visitors took a ninth-minute lead when Richardson fired in the rebound – the defender’s first goal since August 2024 – after Beck’s header was saved by Sam Johnson.

Will Harris, with seven goals in a five-game scoring run, came close to an equaliser against his former club but visiting goalkeeper Peter Jameson was equal to the task.

Beck converted from the spot three minutes into the second half and despite half-time substitute Angelo Cappello reducing the deficit in the 56th minute, Gateshead held on to give their survival hopes a massive shot in the arm.