History of the Northampton Town v Gillingham fixture
Northampton Town prepare to entertain Gillingham at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, having won 33 and lost only 9 of the 51 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields Stadium was just last season, in October 2010, the Cobblers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 Nov | Gillingham | 4 - 3 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | Gillingham | 1 - 0 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Northampton | 2-1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 16 Feb | Northampton | 4 - 0 | Gillingham | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 19 Jan | Gillingham | 0 - 1 | Northampton | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Fri 16 Feb | Northampton | 1 - 1 | Gillingham | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 19 Aug | Gillingham | 0 - 1 | Northampton | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
Gillingham have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Gills, and 9 goals against.
Northampton Town are currently lying in 20th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 46 from their 44 matches played.
Gillingham lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 66 from their 44 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Town | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Northampton Town are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Northampton Town | Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Gillingham | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here