Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Priestfield Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Gillingham and Cheltenham, the two teams who defeated MK Dons and Morecambe respectively at the weekend. The Gills aim to climb to the playoffs berth and they are seen as slim favourites to win the round 21 clash. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be midfielder Robbie McKenzie, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late.
The Robins aim to build on a 2-0 win over Morecambe, but beating Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium is easier said than accomplished. As the two sides seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we are tempted to place our bets on draw. In their last encounter in the English fourth tier the two teams played out a 2-2 draw. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Kent.
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.