FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. travel to take on Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Gillingham was back in January 2004, over five years ago, as the The Gills edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 03 JanGillingham3 - 2Charlton Ath.FAC
1980/1981Sat 02 MayCharlton Ath.2 - 1GillinghamLGE1
1980/1981Sat 06 DecGillingham0 - 1Charlton Ath.LGE1
1974/1975Fri 28 FebCharlton Ath.2 - 1GillinghamLGE1
1974/1975Sat 31 AugGillingham0 - 1Charlton Ath.LGE1
1934/1935Sat 27 AprCharlton Ath.2 - 0GillinghamD3S
1934/1935Sat 15 DecGillingham3 - 6Charlton Ath.D3S

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Addicks have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Addicks, and 4 goals against.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 13 matches. Charlton Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 28 points from the 13 games they have played so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham61145124
Charlton Ath.63218611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Addicks have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Priestfield Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Charlton Ath. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.