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### Match Preview: Gillingham vs. Northampton Town
On August 29, 2026, Gillingham FC will face Northampton Town in what promises to be an intriguing clash in League Two. Gillingham comes into this match with a recent form of two wins from their last five outings, indicating some positive momentum as they aim to leverage home advantage at Priestfield Stadium. Their tactical approach has been characterized by a solid defense, complemented by forward presses that seek to capitalize on opponent mistakes.
On the other hand, Northampton Town has struggled recently, securing only one victory in their last five matches. They will look to regain form and utilize their attacking prowess, which has at times been unpredictable but capable of breaking down stubborn defenses.
Bookmakers have set odds at 2.55 for a Gillingham win, 2.65 for an away victory, reflecting a relatively even contest. Probability assessments suggest a 36.9% chance of a home victory, 28.4% for a draw, and 34.2% for an away win. With both teams looking to improve their standings, a closely contested match is expected, with predictions leaning towards a final score of 1-1. As with all fixtures, the outcome remains uncertain, affirming the unpredictable nature of football.
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| Gillingham 36.6% |
Draw 28.7% |
Northampton 34.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.60 | 3.25 | 2.60 | ||
| 2.59 | 3.35 | 2.84 | ||
| 2.52 | 3.20 | 2.72 | ||
| 2.55 | 3.14 | 2.71 | ||
| 2.50 | 3.10 | 2.70 | ||
| 2.58 | 3.31 | 2.58 | ||
| 2.50 | 3.20 | 2.60 |
Latest Results
| 22.08.26 Fleetwood Town – Gillingham FC – 0:0 15.08.26 Gillingham FC – Walsall FC – 0:3 08.08.26 Gillingham FC – Luton Town – 0:3 31.07.26 Ebbsfleet United – Gillingham FC – 1:2 21.07.26 Gillingham FC – Millwall – 1:0 |
22.08.26 Crewe Alexandra – Northampton Town – 1:0 18.08.26 Northampton Town – Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – 0:3 15.08.26 Northampton Town – Swindon Town – 0:0 08.08.26 Leicester City – Northampton Town – 1:0 01.08.26 Solihull Moors – Northampton Town – 2:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.04.23 Northampton Town – Gillingham FC – 2:1 12.11.22 Gillingham FC – Northampton Town – 0:2 24.04.21 Gillingham FC – Northampton Town – 2:2 29.12.20 Northampton Town – Gillingham FC – 3:1 13.02.18 Northampton Town – Gillingham FC – 1:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Crewe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Walsall | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | Tranmere | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Colchester | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | York City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | Swindon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Grimsby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | Fleetwood | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Bristol Rovers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Newport | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Oldham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Exeter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Cheltenham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Crawley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Chesterfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Rotherham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 18 | Northampton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 1 |
| 19 | Accrington | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 1 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 1 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 1 |
| 22 | Salford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Shrewsbury | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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