Gateshead FC will travel to face Southend United on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in an Enterprise National League fixture at Roots Hall that was previously postponed. Kick-off at Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea, is scheduled for 7:45pm, giving supporters a new confirmed date after the earlier rearrangement.
The trip to Roots Hall is a long one: mapping tools show the journey from Gateshead International Stadium to Roots Hall is roughly 278 miles each way (about a 556-mile round trip). That distance — combined with a midweek, late‑evening kick‑off — makes a same‑night return to Tyneside impractical for most fans using public transport. Long‑distance timetables (LNER/National Rail) show the late evening London–Kings Cross to Newcastle services depart around 22:03; accounting for travel from Southend to London and connections, fans would generally need to overnight rather than arrive back in Gateshead the same night.
Gateshead’s rescheduling announcement notes the game has been moved to March 10 and says ‘ticketing details will be available in due course.’ Supporters should check Gateshead FC’s official website and social channels for confirmed ticket validity and refund information before making travel arrangements.
Because of the distance and the midweek timing, many local supporters are expected to follow the match from home or at local watch‑party venues. Local pubs cited in the reporter’s brief as common watch‑party spots include The Schooner and The Central Bar; readers should contact venues directly to confirm any special arrangements or match‑time events.
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