Bradford City v Gillingham
Sky Bet League 2
The University of Bradford Stadium
Saturday October 19
Kick-Off, 3pm
Team News:
Jake Turner (ankle) could return to the Gills starting XI if he comes through training towards the end of the week. Conor Masterson (Achilles) is back in contention for a starting place, as is Joe Gbode.
As for Bradford, they have had illness in the camp this week. Neill Byrne however should recover in time having missed last weekend’s win at Tranmere.
Jack Shepherd (dead leg) should be okay to start. Former Gills striker Vadaine Oliver is available too.
Manager Comments:
Graham Alexander said: “We have to earn every result going forward and not rest on the idea that because we are in good form and won the last few the result will simply just come to us.”
Mark Bonner said: “I know many of the players have played there before and hopefully we can back up that Notts result, which was a really good one on the road.
“These are games you should really relish as a player because it’s a historical club and more importantly a big stadium with really good atmosphere.”
Previous Meetings:
The clubs have met on 57 previous occasions. Of those, the Gills have won 23 with Bradford six behind on 17 victories.
The Bantams did the double over Gills last season, winning 2-0 at MEMS Priestfield Stadium followed by a 1-0 triumph at Valley Parade.
Gills have won just once in their last ten meetings against the former Premier League side.
Tickets:
We have sold just over 350 tickets ahead of the game. Visiting fans will be situated in the Bradford Lifts Stand – Block F. There are no cash sales available on the day but you can log on to the opposition’s ticket service via a QR code which is located on the away turnstiles.
Collections are also to be made from the away turnstiles.
Odds:
Bradford win – Evens
Draw – 23/10
Gills win – 5/2
Special bet: Joe Gbode to score first in a 2-1 Gills win = 85/1.
Officials:
Referee – Mr Ross Joyce
Assistants – Mr Mark Cunliffe and Mr Joseph Pettitt
Fourth Official – Mr Stephen Wade
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