Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Gillingham will look to build on back-to-back wins over Tranmere and Notts County when they take on Barrow on Saturday afternoon. The Gills have been producing fine performances in the League Two of late, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to return to the League One. With no fresh injury worries to report, Mark Bonner is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Magpies.
The Bluebirds, on the other hand, aim to retain top position in the standings, but beating the in-form Gills at Priestfield Stadium is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, both teams should be happy with one point from the League Two derby. Talented forward Katia Kouyate returns to Barrow’s starting XI after the 21-year-old was rested in the EFL Cup defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday evening.
Highlighted Team (Gillingham):
Founded back in 1893, Gillingham FC are an English club that compete in the League One. The Gills are well known for their blue shirts with black stripes, but they wear white shirts with a little yellow and blue, and yellow shirts when playing on the travels.
Priestfield Stadium is the club’s home ground, with the venue holding up to 11,582 spectators. Gillingham City have been playing at the stadium since the club’s foundation. Speaking of the club’s main rivals, over the years the Gills have built up a rivalry to Swindon Town. However, it has to be noted that Swindon fans do not consider Gillingham their biggest rivals.
Former goalkeeper Roy Hillyard is the Gillingham City player with the most appearances. The English shot-stopper played for Gillingham City from 1974 to 1991, making 655 appearances for the club. Brian Yeo is the team’s all-time top scorer, netting 149 goals in 387 appearances for the club from 1963 to 1975.