FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 04 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Exeter City fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Exeter City at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Gills are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 10 of the 48 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2009, the The Gills carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 24 JanGillingham1-0Exeter CityLGE2
2008/2009Sat 04 OctExeter City3 - 0GillinghamLGE2
1995/1996Sat 13 AprGillingham1 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1995/1996Tue 31 OctExeter City0 - 0GillinghamLGE2
1994/1995Sat 25 MarGillingham3 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1994/1995Sat 03 SepExeter City3 - 0GillinghamLGE2
1989/1990Sat 21 AprGillingham1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Grecians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Grecians's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 5 matches. Exeter City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 5 points from their 5 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham60245112
Exeter City61235115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Gillingham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Exeter City 5 games since last away draw.