Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Gillingham play host to Burton at their Priestfield Stadium on day 28 of the current League One campaign. The Gills suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Ipswich Town at the weekend, with the team remaining in the relegation zone. Gillingham have been struggling at the back of late, and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping. To make things even worse for the home team, midfielder Daniel Phillips misses the match through suspension.
The Brewers, on the other hand, head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Cheltenham Town. Burton aim to keep their League One playoffs hopes alive, and they should take advantage of Gillingham’s shaky defence. You should bear in mind that under 2.5 goals have been netted in each of the previous four meetings between the two sides. Anyhow, we predict that Burton are going to prove their worth on the field.
Highlighted Player (Stuart O\'Keefe):
Stuart O’keefe is a an English footballer who started his senior career at Southend United. In August 2010 O’Keefe signed a one-year deal with Crystal Palace after impressing coach George Burley in a trial game against West Ham reserves.
The 173-cm-tall midfielder scored one goal in 36 appearances for the Eagles in the Premier League, finding the net in a 3-1 win over Sunderland on August 31, 2013. Stuart O’Keefe played for Blackpool on loan before moving to Cardiff City in the winter of 2015.
After his loan spells with Milton Keynes Dons, Portsmouth and Plymouth Argyle, O’Keefe moved to Gillingham at the end of the 2018/2019 season. He made his League One debut with the club on August 3, 2019 in a 1-1 draw with Doncaster Rovers. His main position is central midfield, but he is used as both defensive and attacking midfielder as well. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Burton):
Burton Albion are one of the four clubs that secure promotion to the Championship at the end of the 2015/2016 campaign. The Brewers welcome their rivals at Pirelli Stadium, the venue that was opened in 2005. The capacity of the stadium is 6,912, while the seating capacity of the venue is 2,034.
Burton Albion won the FA Trophy in 1987, with the team winning Football League Two in 2015. During the club’s non-League period, the Brewers’ local rivals were Nuneaton Borough, Tamworth, Stafford Rangers and Gresley Rovers, but while they were playing in the Football League the club’s rivals were Crewe, Port Vale, Notts County and Chesterfield.
Derby County are considered Burton Albion’s rivals as well, but the rivalry with the Rams is rather friendly. The colour of Burton Albion’s home kit is black and yellow, while they wear white and grey jerseys on the travels.