FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Gillingham fixture

Bristol City play host to Gillingham at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, winning 59.26% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Bristol City was back in March 2000, over five years ago, with Gillingham inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 26 DecGillingham1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 11 MarBristol City0-1GillinghamLGE1
1999/2000Tue 02 NovGillingham3 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
1997/1998Sat 14 FebBristol City0 - 2GillinghamLGE1
1997/1998Sat 04 OctGillingham2 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
1996/1997Sat 29 MarBristol City0 - 1GillinghamLGE1
1996/1997Sat 17 AugGillingham3 - 2Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 4 conceded.

Gillingham have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Gills have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 46 points from their 37 games played so far, Gillingham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 41 points from 36 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City63218411
Gillingham6033493

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Gillingham is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Robins in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Gillingham Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.