On October 12, Gillingham will take on Accrington Stanley at Priestfield Stadium in the 11th round of League Two. Experts at 24hscore news have crafted a detailed match prediction.
Gillingham
The club spent some time in the Championship at the start of the century and has since oscillated between League One and League Two. Last season, Gillingham finished 12th, positioning themselves firmly in the middle of the table and showing signs of improvement compared to previous years.
This season, under Mark Bonner, the squad appears solid. Although they were eliminated early from the League Cup by Swansea, they have managed to secure victories in several league matches. They enjoyed a run of three consecutive wins before facing defeats against Grimsby and Crewe.
Accrington Stanley
Accrington was relegated from League One last year, and they have struggled in League Two, prioritizing survival over an immediate return to higher competition. They finished 17th last season, comfortably above the relegation zone but far from challenging for promotion.
Since the summer break, the “Reds” have continued to face difficulties, going winless for an extended period, including a 0-3 defeat to Tranmere Rovers in the League Cup. Their league performance has also been lackluster, with only a few draws. However, they recently secured a 2-1 home victory against Morecambe.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Gillingham’s Background: Gillingham has moved between League One and League Two since spending time in the Championship. They finished 12th last season, showing improvement.
- Accrington’s Situation: Accrington Stanley was relegated from League One last year and finished 17th in League Two, focusing on survival rather than promotion.
- Current Performance: Gillingham had a strong start but recently lost to Grimsby and Crewe after a three-match winning streak. Accrington earned their first win of the season against Morecambe.
- Scoring Late: Gillingham has scored 42% of their goals in the final minutes of matches, showing they can be effective in crunch time.
- Head-to-Head Record: In their last five meetings, Accrington has only managed one draw and lost the rest, indicating Gillingham’s dominance.
- Home Advantage: Gillingham will play at Priestfield Stadium, where they typically perform better.
- Recent Matchup Trends: Accrington has struggled against Gillingham in recent years, making this a tough matchup for them.
Probable Line-ups
Gillingham: Morris – Clarke, Oji, Ehmer, McKenzie – Liddle, Coleman, Clarke, Williams, Nolan – Nevitt.
Accrington Stanley: Crellin – Batty, Auvé, Rawson, Love, O’Brien – Costello, Connolly, Hunbeni, Whalley – Mooney.
Gillingham vs Accrington Stanley Prediction
Bookmakers are skeptical about Accrington securing back-to-back wins. Gillingham is expected to comfortably win at home against this opponent, with odds set at 1.73.