The game between Colchester United and Gillingham in the League One on Tuesday, 18th August 2009 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
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Colchester U. are ready to welcome Gillingham to Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 36 games played, U's have recorded 14 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 8 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Weston Homes Community Stadium was more than three years back, in November 2005, with Colchester U. annihilating their visitors 5-0 in a League One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Tue 07 Oct | Gillingham | 0 - 1 | Colchester U. | ASSM |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 12 Aug | Gillingham | 0 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGEC |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 26 Nov | Colchester U. | 5-0 | Gillingham | LGE1 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 06 Aug | Gillingham | 2 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 25 Mar | Colchester U. | 2 - 1 | Gillingham | LGE1 |
| 1999/2000 | Sun 26 Dec | Gillingham | 2 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 20 Feb | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Colchester United's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. U's have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
Gillingham's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.
Colchester U. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points. Gillingham lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 3 from their 2 games so far.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Colchester U. | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 12 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 13 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Colchester U. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the U's will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Colchester U. | 8 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 11 . |
| Gillingham | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
