Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Gillingham v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2001, the Gills carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 29 DecGillingham2 - 1West BromLD1
2001/2002Mon 27 AugWest Brom1 - 0GillinghamLD1
2000/2001Sat 21 AprGillingham1 - 2West BromLD1
2000/2001Sat 18 NovWest Brom3 - 1GillinghamLD1

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Baggies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Baggies's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Gillingham see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 13 points from their 11 games played so far, West Brom are holding the final promotion place in the Nationwide League Division One, and have accumulated 22 points from the 10 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham62137107
West Brom641111613

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Brom are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Gillingham. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
West BromWon each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.