Gateshead 1-0 Braintree in the National League, round 31 at Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead (11,800 capacity).

Braintree won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–D–D), scoring 6 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 10 times: Gateshead 3 wins, Braintree 4, 3 draws.