FM Preview: Gillingham v Torquay United 25 Feb 2012

Last updated : 24 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Gillingham v Torquay United fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Torquay United at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Gills have recorded 17 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield Stadium was just last season, in October 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2000/2001 Tue 22 Aug Gillingham 2 - 0 Torquay Utd. League Cup
1999/2000 Tue 07 Dec Gillingham 0 - 3 Torquay Utd. (Associate Members)

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Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Torquay United however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Gulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Gillingham see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 42 points from their 30 games played so far,

Torquay United's total of 56 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Gillingham 6 0 1 5 8 14 1
Torquay United 6 5 0 1 7 3 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Gills of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Torquay United, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Gillingham Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Torquay United 4 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

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