Is this English football's greatest ever escape?

After 13 straight league losses and with the club 11 points from safety, Gateshead produced a miraculous run to stay in the National League.

bbc.com · en · Published 2026-04-23 14:10:58 UTC · Updated 2026-04-25 07:42:41 UTC

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