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

As Gillingham prepare to host Oldham Athletic on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gillingham, currently 14th in the standings with 41 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 24 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 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 3 goals scored.

Oldham Athletic, sitting 16th with 39 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 weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Gillingham and Oldham Athletic have favored Gillingham, with Oldham Athletic claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Chesterfield, Gillingham recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Morris, Clark, Gale, Beckles, Smith, Hutton, Little, Dack, McKenzie, Hale, Andrews. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Oldham Athletic's last outing came against Bristol Rovers, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Hudson, Robson, Monthe, Daniels, Caprice, Stevens, Pett, Payne, Drummond, Kavanagh, Fondop. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Gillingham are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gillingham and Oldham Athletic 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: Gillingham's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Oldham Athletic's games average 2.7 goals, with 6 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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