FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 14 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Gillingham v Wimbledon fixture

Wimbledon face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Dons have won 1 of the 6 games compared to the host's 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 11 MarGillingham3 - 3WimbledonLD1
2002/2003Sat 10 AugWimbledon0 - 1GillinghamLD1
2001/2002Sat 09 FebGillingham0 - 0WimbledonLD1
2001/2002Sat 20 OctWimbledon3 - 1GillinghamLD1
2000/2001Tue 06 MarGillingham0 - 0WimbledonLD1
2000/2001Sat 14 OctWimbledon4 - 4GillinghamLD1
1983/1984Mon 07 MayWimbledon1 - 3GillinghamDIV3

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Gills's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Wimbledon is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Dons have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 18 matches. Wimbledon find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 17 games have yielded only 10 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham62046106
Wimbledon62044126

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Gills, as the Dons have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Wimbledon 16 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.