FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 13 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chesterfield v Gillingham fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Gillingham at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Spireites have recorded 12 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was just last season, in February 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 04 NovGillingham2 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 04 FebChesterfield1-1GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Tue 27 SepGillingham1 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
1999/2000Sat 01 AprGillingham1 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
1999/2000Tue 01 FebChesterfield0 - 0GillinghamLGE1
1998/1999Sat 06 FebGillingham3 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
1998/1999Sat 05 SepChesterfield1 - 0GillinghamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Gillingham is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the The Gills have hit 5 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 44 points from their 42 games thus far. Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 52 points from their 42 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield6123365
Gillingham63036109

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Chesterfield only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield No sequences of note
Gillingham Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.