Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Newport County play host to Gillingham at their Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon. The Exiles aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Gills. Thierry Nevers is a major doubt, and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off, while there are no fresh selection worries in the home team. The visiting side, on the other hand, extended their losing run to three matches against Northampton.
Since Gillingham are desperate to return to winning ways as well, we believe that gamblers from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. As for the away side, goalkeeper Glenn Morris is rated doubtful after suffering a shoulder injury in the last league fixture. When the two teams met in the EFL Cup three years ago they played out a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes, with Newport winning the game on penalties.
Highlighted Player (James Clark ):
Born in Berlin, Germany, James Clark is an experienced defender who plays for Walsall in the League Two. After spending his youth career at Watford, Clark played for the likes of Oxford United, Oxford City, Salisbury City, Woking, and Bristol Rovers before joining Walsall on a two-year deal.
The defender, who wears the No. 5 jersey at Walsall, has a contract with the Saddlers which should expire in June 2021. His primary position is centre-back, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a right-back as well. His preferred foot is right. James Clark made his League Two debut with Walsall on August 3, 2019 in a 1-0 win over Northampton Town.
He scored his first goal for the Saddlers in the Northampton Town clash as well, helping the team pick up all three points from the PTS Academy Stadium clash. Clark scored his first professional goal during his spell with Bristol Rovers. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Wycombe at the start of the 2018/19 season.
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.