FM Preview: Gillingham v Barnet 23 Apr 2011

Last updated : 22 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Gillingham v Barnet fixture

Barnet pack their bags to visit Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 5 games played, Bees have recorded 1 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was within the last three years, in April 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 23 Nov Barnet 1 - 2 Gillingham League Two
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr Gillingham 0-2 Barnet League Two
2008/2009 Sat 13 Dec Barnet 2 - 2 Gillingham League Two
2007/2008 Sat 10 Nov Barnet 2 - 1 Gillingham F.A. Cup
1995/1996 Tue 13 Feb Gillingham 1 - 0 Barnet League Division Three
1995/1996 Tue 29 Aug Barnet 0 - 2 Gillingham League Division Three
1994/1995 Sat 15 Apr Gillingham 2 - 1 Barnet League Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 4 conceded.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Gillingham's total of 65 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.

Barnet are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League Two with a return of just 41 points from their 42 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Gillingham 6 3 3 0 11 4 12
Barnet 6 2 1 3 9 9 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Gills, as the Bees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Gillingham Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 16 matches.
Barnet 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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