Chesterfield vs Gillingham predictions, Feb 17, 2026

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As Chesterfield prepares to host Gillingham FC on February 17, 2026, both teams will look to secure vital points in their pursuit of League Two stability. Chesterfield enters the match with a mixed bag of results, having won 2 of their last 5 encounters. While they possess home advantage, their inconsistency may pose challenges against a Gillingham side that is enjoying a more favorable run of form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches.

Tactically, Chesterfield will likely leverage their home crowd to assert offensive pressure, but they must ensure defensive solidity against a Gillingham team that has shown resilience and adaptability on the road. The bookmakers place Chesterfield as slight favorites with odds of 1.98 for a home win compared to Gillingham’s 3.32 for an away victory.

Our model forecasts a 48.7% probability of a home win, reflecting the marginal edge that Chesterfield may hold in their familiar surroundings. However, Gillingham’s recent performances suggest they are capable of capitalizing on any defensive lapses. With a probability distribution of 24.7% for a draw and 26.3% for an away win, this match promises to be closely contested, warranting careful consideration for bettors.

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Chesterfield 46.2%

Draw 26.2%

Gillingham 27.6%

Outrights of English League Two Chesterfield: 0.56% Gillingham: 0.09%

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	2	3.6	3.4

Latest Results

07.02.26 Bristol Rovers – Chesterfield – 2:3 31.01.26 Chesterfield – Walsall FC – 2:2 27.01.26 Salford City – Chesterfield – 0:1 24.01.26 Newport County – Chesterfield – 2:1 17.01.26 Chesterfield – Bromley FC – 0:0

07.02.26 Gillingham FC – Tranmere Rovers – 2:1 03.02.26 Notts County – Gillingham FC – 1:0 31.01.26 Gillingham FC – Bromley FC – 1:4 24.01.26 Harrogate Town – Gillingham FC – 0:3 17.01.26 Gillingham FC – Newport County – 3:2

Facts

This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 9 and 14).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chesterfield won 0.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Gillingham may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Chesterfield could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Chesterfield won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 16:18. (average 1.5:1.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Chesterfield won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:8. (average 1.6:1.6).

Latest Head To Head

19.08.25 Gillingham FC – Chesterfield – 4:1 08.04.25 Chesterfield – Gillingham FC – 1:1 31.08.24 Gillingham FC – Chesterfield – 1:0 14.02.17 Gillingham FC – Chesterfield – 1:1 27.09.16 Chesterfield – Gillingham FC – 3:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Bromley	30	18	8	4	54:32	22	62
2	Swindon	31	18	4	9	52:34	18	58
3	Notts Co	30	17	6	7	46:30	16	57
4	Cambridge Utd	30	16	8	6	42:24	18	56
5	MK Dons	30	15	9	6	59:33	26	54
6	Salford	29	16	4	9	41:35	6	52
7	Walsall	30	14	7	9	38:31	7	49
8	Grimsby	30	13	9	8	42:32	10	48
9	Chesterfield	30	12	12	6	49:41	8	48
10	Crewe	31	13	8	10	47:38	9	47
11	Barnet	30	12	10	8	40:31	9	46
12	Colchester	29	12	9	8	43:31	12	45
13	Accrington	30	12	7	11	35:31	4	43
14	Gillingham	29	10	11	8	40:36	4	41
15	Fleetwood	29	10	7	12	38:39	-1	37
16	Oldham	28	8	11	9	28:29	-1	35
17	Tranmere	30	8	8	14	43:51	-8	32
18	Cheltenham	29	9	3	17	29:51	-22	30
19	Bristol Rovers	30	8	3	19	28:50	-22	27
20	Crawley	31	6	8	17	32:51	-19	26
21	Shrewsbury	30	6	8	16	25:50	-25	26
22	Barrow	29	6	6	17	30:46	-16	24
23	Newport	30	5	6	19	29:56	-27	21
24	Harrogate	31	5	6	20	22:50	-28	21

English League Two Outrights

1. Bromley: 1.83 (46.61%)

2. Notts County: 7 (12.19%)

3. Milton Keynes Dons: 7 (12.19%)

4. Cambridge Utd: 8 (10.66%)

5. Swindon: 11 (7.75%)

6. Salford: 13 (6.56%)

7. Barnet: 101 (0.84%)

8. Grimsby: 101 (0.84%)

9. Walsall: 151 (0.56%)

10. Colchester: 151 (0.56%)

11. Chesterfield: 151 (0.56%)

12. Crewe: 501 (0.17%)

13. Gillingham: 1001 (0.09%)

14. Accrington: 1501 (0.06%)

15. Fleetwood Town: 1501 (0.06%)

16. Oldham: 1501 (0.06%)

17. Bristol Rovers: 2001 (0.04%)

18. Tranmere: 2001 (0.04%)

19. Crawley Town: 2501 (0.03%)

20. Cheltenham: 3001 (0.03%)

21. Barrow: 4001 (0.02%)

22. Shrewsbury: 4001 (0.02%)

23. Newport: 4501 (0.02%)

24. Harrogate: 4501 (0.02%)

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