FM Preview: Gillingham v Stockport County 09 Oct 2010

Last updated : 08 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Stockport County fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Stockport County at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, The Gills have recorded 7 wins, and Stockport Co. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2009, with Gillingham running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 13 MarStockport Co.0 - 0GillinghamLGE1
2009/2010Sat 19 DecGillingham3-1Stockport Co.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 09 DecStockport Co.1 - 2GillinghamFAC
2008/2009Sat 29 NovGillingham0 - 0Stockport Co.FAC
2002/2003Tue 01 OctStockport Co.1 - 2GillinghamLGEC
2001/2002Tue 29 JanGillingham3 - 3Stockport Co.CHMP
2001/2002Tue 27 NovStockport Co.0 - 2GillinghamCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The Gills score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Stockport Co. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Hatters's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 10 matches. Stockport Co. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 11 points from their 10 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham621311137
Stockport Co.6231979

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the The Gills, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stockport Co. 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.