History of the Cheltenham Town v Gillingham fixture
Gillingham face a trip to Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 5 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in March 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 06 Nov | Gillingham | 0 - 0 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Mar | Cheltenham T. | 0-3 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 06 Aug | Gillingham | 1 - 0 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 27 Mar | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 2 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 Aug | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 02 Feb | Gillingham | 0 - 0 | Cheltenham T. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 11 Aug | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 0 | Gillingham | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cheltenham Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 3 conceded.
Gillingham have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The Gills's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.
Cheltenham Town are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 68 points from 43 games.
Gillingham are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 43 games giving them a return of 82 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Town | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
With Gillingham only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Whaddon Road will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cheltenham Town | Won 4 successive home games. 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Gillingham | Previous 5 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 5 away matches. 10 games since last defeat. |
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