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

As Salford City prepare to host Gillingham on April 11, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Salford City, currently 5th in the standings with 73 points from 41 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 42 points from 21 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Gillingham, sitting 17th with 46 points, enter as underdogs 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 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Salford City and Gillingham have been competitive, with Gillingham claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Notts County, Salford City recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Young, Garbutt, Oluwo, Cooper, Turton, Longelo, Butcher, Grant, Udoh, Ehibhatiomhan, Graydon. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

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

Looking ahead, Salford City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Salford City 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: Salford City's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Gillingham's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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