2007–08 Gateshead F.C. season
Date Opponents Venue Result Scorers
14 July 2007 Morpeth Town Craik Park 4-1 Baker , Armstrong , S. Thompson , Phillips
21 July 2007 Harrogate Town Wetherby Road Ground 1-5 Armstrong
26 July 2007 Newcastle Benfield Sam Smith 's Park 0-2
31 July 2007 Durham City New Ferens Park 5-0 Armstrong ( 2 ) , Harwood , Southern ( 2 )
4 August 2007 Hampton & Richmond Borough Beveree Stadium 0-1
6 August 2007 Newcastle United Gateshead International Stadium 3-3 Southern , Armstrong , Harwood
10 August 2007 Garforth Town Gateshead International Stadium 4-0 Armstrong ( 3 ) , Harwood
Pre-Season friendlies
The 2007-08 season was Gateshead's 4th consecutive season in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and their 19th season in total since their reformation in 1977. Gateshead were promoted to the Conference North after winning the Northern Premier League Premier Division Playoffs after finishing third in the league. They also reached the final of the Durham Challenge Cup, losing to Sunderland Reserves, and the semi-finals of the Northern Premier League Challenge Cup, losing to Skelmersdale United on penalties.