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

As Gillingham prepare to host Tranmere Rovers on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:01, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gillingham, currently 14th in the standings with 38 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 21 points from 14 home 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Tranmere Rovers, sitting 17th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers have favored Gillingham, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Notts County, Gillingham recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Morris, Clark, Akomeah, Beckles, Gale, Coleman, McKenzie, Little, Hale, Palmer-Houlden, Andrews. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Tranmere Rovers's last outing came against Salford City, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Murphy, Brough, Smith, Tamen, Bristow, Kenneh, Finley, Norman, Whitaker, Dennis, Jones. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Gillingham are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers 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: Gillingham's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Tranmere Rovers's games average 3.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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