FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Crewe Alexandra v Gillingham fixture

Crewe Alex. prepare to entertain Gillingham at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Railwaymen are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 3 of the 17 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Alexandra Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 06 DecCrewe Alex.1-1GillinghamCHMP
2003/2004Sat 08 NovGillingham2 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2001/2002Mon 01 AprGillingham1 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 10 NovCrewe Alex.0 - 0GillinghamCHMP
2000/2001Mon 16 AprCrewe Alex.2 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2000/2001Sat 28 OctGillingham0 - 1Crewe Alex.CHMP
1996/1997Sat 01 MarCrewe Alex.3 - 2GillinghamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 12.

The away form of Gillingham is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Gills have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crewe Alex. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 18 matches. Gillingham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 15 points from their 19 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.61147144
Gillingham6123375

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crewe Alex. are not exactly setting the world alight at The Alexandra Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Gillingham in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex.Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
GillinghamNot won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.