Rushden will be boosted by the return of experienced trio Jamie Stuart, Paul Terry and Rob Wolleaston.Defender Stuart and midfielder Terry both return from suspension. Wolleaston is fit again after a hamstring injury.
Gateshead's survival hopes have been hit by the loss of captain Kris Gate with a torn thigh muscle.
Chris Swaile deputises for suspended defender James Curtis. Andy Ferrell is also suspended, but fellow midfielder Wayne Phillips is fit again.