FM Preview: York City v Gillingham 12 Feb 2013

Last updated : 11 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the York City v Gillingham fixture

Gillingham travel to take on York City at Bootham Crescent on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Gills have recorded 5 wins, and York City have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at York City was more than a decade ago, in August 1998, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 26 Jan Gillingham 1 - 1 York City League Two
1998/1999 Sat 16 Jan Gillingham 3 - 1 York City League Division Two
1998/1999 Sat 15 Aug York City 1-1 Gillingham League Division Two
1997/1998 Sat 17 Jan Gillingham 0 - 0 York City League Division Two
1997/1998 Sat 30 Aug York City 2 - 1 Gillingham League Division Two
1996/1997 Sat 15 Feb York City 2 - 3 Gillingham League Division Two
1996/1997 Sat 23 Nov Gillingham 0 - 1 York City League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

York City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Gillingham however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

York City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 31 matches.

Gillingham are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 58 points from their 30 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
York City 6 0 3 3 4 12 3
Gillingham 6 3 1 2 7 4 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Gillingham are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to York City. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
York City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Gillingham 4 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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