Southend 1-1 Gateshead in the National League, round 22 at Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea (12,392 capacity).

Gateshead won 2, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 4 matches (W–W–L–D), scoring 7 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 8 times: Southend 2 wins, Gateshead 3, 3 draws.