FM Preview: Gillingham v Burton Albion 25 Sep 2010

Last updated : 24 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Burton Albion fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Burton Albion at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The The Gills won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Gillingham and Burton Albion at was less than a year ago, in November 2009, the The Gills carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 28 NovGillingham1-0Burton AlbionFAC

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 6 conceded.

Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Brewers have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gillingham are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 6 from their 7 matches played. Burton Albion's total of 10 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6123785
Burton Albion62311189

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Gills go into their game against Burton Albion in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Burton Albion Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.