Cheltenham vs Gillingham: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cheltenham Town prepare to host Gillingham on April 14, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee OConnor, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Cheltenham Town, currently 19th in the standings with 43 points from 40 games, trail the leaders by 40 points. They've earned 25 points from 19 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Gillingham, sitting 17th with 49 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 20 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cheltenham Town and Gillingham have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Cambridge United, Cheltenham Town recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Day, Tomkinson, Wilson, Cundy, Jude-Boyd, Stevenson, Bickerstaff, Hutchinson, Ashfield, Thomas, Davison. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Gillingham's last outing came against Accrington Stanley, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Morris, Clark, Cirino, Smith, Hutton, Khumbeni, Little, Gale, Hale, Palmer-Houlden, McCleary. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Cheltenham Town are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cheltenham Town and Gillingham are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Cheltenham Town's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Gillingham's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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