The only changes to the team from last week are on the bench. Former Wales captain Rob Howley returns from a slight back injury, while Mark Lock replaces the injured John Hart (also back).
"We have gone two games without conceding a try and have won the last three in a row," Gatland told the official Wasps website.
"It's important that we keep this winning momentum during November. Falcons are a strong side and will be looking to build on their win over Bath. We expect a battle and are well prepared."
London Wasps: 15 Tom Voyce, 14 Shane Roiser, 13 Fraser Waters, 12 Mark Denney, 11 John Rudd, 10 Mark Van Gisbergen, 9 Peter Richards, 8 Ian Clarke, 7 Jonny O'Connor, 6 Paul Volley, 5 Richard Birkett, 4 Simon Shaw, 3 Craig Dowd (captain), 2 Phil Greening, 1 Tim Payne.Replacements: 16 Rob Howley, 17 Ayoola Erinle, 18 James Haskell, 19 Martin Purdy, 20 Mark Lock, 21 Alistair McKenzie, 22 Trevor Leota.
Kick-off: 15.00
