Yeovil Town delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Gateshead at Huish Park this week, a result that lifts them to 11th in the National League standings. Stephen Walker opened the scoring after just two minutes before Luke McCormick sealed the win with two late goals, as reported by the outlet Sutton United.
The Glovers now have five points from their first three matches, with a record of one win and two draws. Their goal difference stands at a healthy plus three, having scored five times while conceding only twice. They currently sit five points behind early leaders Boreham Wood in the title race.
How did Yeovil Town win the match?
Stephen Walker gave Yeovil Town the perfect start, finding the net in just the second minute of play at Huish Park. The home side controlled much of the contest but had to wait until the final stages to put the result beyond doubt. Luke McCormick doubled the advantage with ten minutes of regular time remaining, and he added his second and Yeovil's third in added time. The goals were created through combinations involving Ryan Jones and Archie Davies, who provided the assists. Gateshead's goalkeeper Jameson could not prevent the defeat.
This strong defensive performance, conceding no goals, contributes to the team's impressive early-season defensive record which you can track on our stats page.
Who is Gateshead's new manager Lee Cattermole?
Gateshead are now led by 36-year-old Lee Cattermole, who took over in the summer of 2025 on a two-year deal. This is his first permanent managerial role, having replaced Rob Elliot after Elliot left to manage Carlisle United. Cattermole, born in Stockton-on-Tees, enjoyed a long and distinguished playing career that began in Middlesbrough's academy at age ten in 1998.
He made a sensational senior debut for Middlesbrough at 17 against Newcastle United, playing the full 90 minutes and winning the Man of the Match award. Cattermole scored his first professional goal in a 1-0 win over Manchester City and famously played in the 2006 UEFA Cup Final, a 4-0 loss to Sevilla. He became Middlesbrough's youngest ever captain at 18 years and 47 days and earned 23 caps for England youth teams.
What was Lee Cattermole's playing career after Middlesbrough?
After leaving Middlesbrough, Lee Cattermole played for Wigan Athletic in the 2008/09 season, making 35 appearances. His most significant spell came at Sunderland, where he made over 250 appearances across a decade. He captained the Black Cats from the 2010/11 season until 2013, experiencing Premier League, Championship, and League One football with the club. In total, Cattermole made 272 Premier League appearances.
He later had a stint with VVV-Venlo in the Dutch Eredivisie before retiring. His coaching journey began as Under-18 lead coach at Middlesbrough in January 2022, a role he held for over a year. He joined Bristol Rovers as First Team Coach in December 2024 and briefly served as caretaker manager for four days after Matt Taylor's sacking, though he left before managing a match due to Iñigo Calderón's appointment. Cattermole also spent a few weeks coaching at Sutton United during the 2024/25 season, working with Steve Morison, Anthony Fenton, and Jon Meeney.
What does this win mean for Yeovil Town's season?
The three points from this match provide a solid foundation for Yeovil Town's campaign. Sitting in 11th place with five points, the team has shown both attacking threat and defensive resilience early on. The convincing nature of the win, with goals at the very start and very end of the game, demonstrates a capacity to control matches. Fans can see how the league table is shaping up by visiting our standings section.
The victory moves Yeovil to within five points of the top spot. With the squad showing cohesion and multiple players contributing to goals, the focus will be on building consistency. The team's upcoming schedule, which you can view on our fixtures page, will offer further opportunities to climb the National League table.
