- Full Time
- 88'H. Waldock on for R. McKenzie
- 84'C. Antwi on for J. Brophy
- 84'S. Kendall on for R. Hale
- C. McLean on for A. Cannon73'
- A. Loupalo-Bi on for W. Davies73'
- D. Andrew on for R. Cirino72'
- 70'C. McManus on for K. Harris
- 58'J. Brophy
- Half Time
- 41'K. Harris
- R. Bennett30'
- Kick Off
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Mark Helm6 - 2Ched Evans4
- 3
Will Goodwin4
- 1Raffaele Cirino4
- 2Zane Albarus4
- 3Logan Dobbs3
- 1Nick Freeman3
- 2Danny Andrew3
- 3Crispin McLean2
- 1Harrison Neal54
- 2Rhys Bennett46
- 3Shaun Rooney44
- 1Lewis McCann2
- 2Ched Evans2
- 3Will Goodwin2
- 1Logan Dobbs4
- 2Zane Albarus3
- 3James Brophy2
Fleetwood Town vs Gillingham is a League Two clash at Highbury Stadium on Saturday at 3pm, with the hosts fancied after contrasting opening-day results.
Fleetwood won on the road while Gillingham were thumped at home, and the market favours the in-form hosts. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with Fleetwood, who look the stronger side on early evidence.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Town to win and both teams to score – No | 9/4 | Fleetwood begin the season full of confidence after a disciplined 1-0 win at Chesterfield, while Gillingham arrive shellshocked after being hammered 3-0 at home by Walsall on the opening day. Matt Lawlor’s side kept a clean sheet on the road and conceded only 58 goals in League Two last season, so a similarly well-organised display at Highbury looks likely. The Gills managed just 53 goals of their own last term and shipped 72, so their firepower is unlikely to trouble a settled Fleetwood back-line even if they nick a consolation. Backing the hosts to win to nil, or at least keep Gillingham off the scoresheet, looks the shrewd angle here. |
| Ched Evans to score anytime and Ronan Hale over 0.5 shots on target | 17/5 | Evans was named Fleetwood captain for 2026/27 after extending his stay, and at 37 he remains the focal point of the attack, having scored 43 goals across two spells at the club. Playing in front of the Highbury crowd against a Gillingham side low on confidence after their opening-day mauling, he’ll fancy adding to that tally. Hale, meanwhile, arrived at Gillingham last season from Ross County on the back of 18 goals in 42 games and has the quality to get involved even in a poor team performance. Backing him for a shot on target rather than a goal is the safer read of a player still settling in against a well-drilled Fleetwood defence. |
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How Fleetwood Town go into the game
Fleetwood made a solid start, winning 1-0 at Chesterfield thanks to a disciplined defensive display. Highbury will be a lively place for the first home game of the season.
Well-organised and hard to beat, Fleetwood will fancy their chances against a Gillingham side low on confidence. Another clean sheet would please the home faithful.
How Gillingham go into the game
Gillingham endured a nightmare opening day, hammered 3-0 at home by Walsall. That result piled early pressure on and a reaction is badly needed on the road.
The Gills have the players to cause problems but looked well short last week. They will need to be far more resilient at Fleetwood to avoid a second straight defeat.
Fleetwood Town vs Gillingham head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/26 | Gillingham | 1-1 | Fleetwood |
| 20/12/25 | Fleetwood | 2-1 | Gillingham |
| 25/02/25 | Gillingham | 1-2 | Fleetwood |
| 24/08/24 | Fleetwood | 0-0 | Gillingham |
| 18/04/22 | Gillingham | 0-0 | Fleetwood |
Fleetwood have won two and drawn three of the last five, with Gillingham without a win.
Fleetwood Town vs Gillingham predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Town to win | 10/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | In-form after an opening-day win. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 5/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Fleetwood grind out tight games. |
| Fleetwood or draw (Double Chance) | 1/3 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the hosts. |
| Both teams to score – No | 1/1 | ⭐⭐ | Fleetwood kept it tight last time. |
| Fleetwood Town to win 1-0 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Fleetwood Town vs Gillingham score prediction
Gillingham need a reaction after that heavy opening defeat, but Fleetwood are quietly effective and hard to beat at home. Expect a controlled, low-scoring win for the hosts. Score prediction: Fleetwood Town 2-0 Gillingham.
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