AFC Wimbledon scored a goal in each half against Gateshead to move two points behind Kettering in the Blue Square Premier play-off places.

Steven Gregory put the home side ahead midway through the first half with a stunning strike from outside the area.

Wimbledon's lead was doubled by Ricky Wellard, scoring direct from a free-kick early in the second half.

Gateshead substitute Graham Armstrong almost scored a late consolation but his shot was blocked by Phil Turnbull.

AFC Wimbledon: Brown, Conroy, Lorraine, Judge, Johnson, Taylor, Gregory, Wellard (Adjei 74), Hendry (Godfrey 46), Kedwell, Main (Montague 84).
Subs Not Used: Turner, Hatton.

Booked: Kedwell.

Goals: Gregory 22, Wellard 60.

Gateshead: Farman, Baxter, Swailes, Curtis, Robinson, Haworth (Williams 65), Turnbull, Keltie (Richardson 57), Phillips, Gate, Clare (Armstrong 77).
Subs Not Used: Cave, Mackay.

Booked: Gate.

Attendance: 3,209

Referee: Keith Yeo (Essex).

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