FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 29 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. travel to take on Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Robins lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Gillingham and Cheltenham T. at was back in November 1999, over five years ago, as the The Gills edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Tue 09 NovGillingham3 - 2Cheltenham T.FAC
1999/2000Sat 30 OctCheltenham T.1 - 1GillinghamFAC

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Cheltenham T. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 11 matches. Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 11 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6312111210
Cheltenham T.61055123

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Gills, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham 12 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.