Gills make the long trip to Harrogate at the weekend looking to get back to winning ways.
Harrogate Town v Gillingham
Sky Bet League Two
The EnviroVent Stadium
Saturday March 4th
Kick-Off, 3pm
Team News:
Alex MacDonald’s availability will be a last-minute call as he deals with an illness, while Robbie McKenzie is unlikely to be involved as he struggles with a groin issue. Timothee Dieng, who is recovering from a head injury, might miss Saturday. However, the hope is he could play on Tuesday.
New signing Lewis Page, who signed on Thursday, is available for selection but may have to wait until Tuesday to be a part of the squad.
Stephen Dooley, Kayne Ramsey and Pete Jameson are all long-term absentees for Harrogate. Alex Pattison, who missed the midweek draw against Northampton, could return in time for Saturday.
Manager Comments:
Simon Weaver - “We’ve got to set a high tempo, like we did on Tuesday night. We have been able to a lot recently, other than the Swindon game. It’s going to be a big battle.”
Neil Harris - "We are a team moving in the right direction but Harrogate is a tough place to go.
"We are in a really good place, mentally. We have come so far in a short space of time."
Previous Meetings:
The two clubs have only met once before, and that was in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign. Harrogate came out on top thanks to goals from Matthew Daly and Alex Pattison.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for the fixture have SOLD OUT.
Odds:
Harrogate Town win - 9/5
Draw - 21/10
Gillingham win - 6/4
Special Bet: Oli Hawkins to score and Gillingham to win 1-0 - 30/1.
Match Officials:
Referee - Andy Haines
Assistants - Kevin Mulraine and Robert Atkin
Fourth Official - Mark Jones