History of the Gillingham v Torquay United fixture
Gillingham prepare to entertain Torquay United at Priestfield on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, Gills have recorded 18 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield was just last season, in February 2012, with Gillingham running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 23 Oct | Torquay Utd. | 2 - 1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 25 Feb | Gillingham | 2-0 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 15 Oct | Torquay Utd. | 2 - 5 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 22 Jan | Torquay Utd. | 1 - 1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2002/2003 | Tue 10 Sep | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 1 | Gillingham | League Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 05 Sep | Torquay Utd. | 3 - 2 | Gillingham | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Gillingham are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.
The away form of Torquay United is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Gulls have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Gillingham are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 42 games giving them a return of 79 points.
Torquay United are currently lying in 20th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 46 from their 42 matches played.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Torquay United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With the Gills being in decent shape at home at the moment, we am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Gillingham | Won 3 successive home games. 8 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 8 matches. |
| Torquay United | Not won in previous 7 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here