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

As Chesterfield prepare to host Gillingham on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Chesterfield, currently 9th in the standings with 48 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 24 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Gillingham, sitting 14th with 41 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Chesterfield and Gillingham have favored Gillingham, with Gillingham claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-4). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Bristol Rovers, Chesterfield recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Hemming, Pearce, Swinkels, Dunkley, Curtis, Braybrooke, Naylor, Duffy, Mandeville, Markanday, Bonis. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Gillingham's last outing came against Tranmere Rovers, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Morris, Clark, Akomeah, Beckles, Hutton, Little, Coleman, Hale, Dack, McCleary, Vokes. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Chesterfield are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Chesterfield 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 a moderate number of goals: Chesterfield's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Gillingham's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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