FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 12 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Gillingham v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2003, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 JanDerby County2 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2003/2004Sat 16 AugGillingham0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 11 JanDerby County1 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2002/2003Tue 13 AugGillingham1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
1996/1997Tue 21 JanGillingham0 - 2Derby CountyFAC
1985/1986Mon 07 AprDerby County2 - 0GillinghamLGE1
1985/1986Mon 13 JanDerby County3 - 1GillinghamFAC

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Gills have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Derby County's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Gillingham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 15 points from their 18 games thus far. Derby County lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 26 from their 18 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6123485
Derby County632112811

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rams of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Priestfield Stadium with Derby County coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Derby County 5 games since last defeat.