GILLINGHAM V ACCRINGTON STANLEY
Sky Bet League 2
MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Saturday October 12
Kick-Off, 3pm
Team News:
Aaron Rowe (hamstring) and Bradley Dack (hamstring) will both miss the visit of Accrington, as will Josh Andrews (quad) who has returned to training but this game will come too soon for him.
Conor Masterson (Achilles) is close to being able to make a return. Jake Turner is still unavailable.
As for Accrington they will be without Connor O’Brien who is away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland U21’s.
Manager Comments:
Mark Bonner – “We've really nailed down some good physical work which has been good as well, not only for the team off the back of the first ten games last week, but certainly a number of individuals that maybe have been lighter on game time or have missed periods early on.
“It’s been physically good for everybody.
“Ultimately, the proof of how beneficial it's been for us will be seen in Saturday's game, but we know it will serve us well over the coming weeks. Having a full week to train this week and next is really helpful.”
John Doolan - "It will be tough. Gillingham are a good side, they play a certain way, they have good players, and big players, and we know what they are about. We have come up with a plan to try and get at them."
Previous Meetings:
The clubs have met on 20 previous occasions with Gills winning 11 of those games. Accrington have won just five. The last game took place earlier this year at the Wham Stadium which the visitors won 2-1 thanks to goals from Conor Masterson and Macauley Bonne.
Odds:
Gills win – 7/10
Draw – 13/5
Accy win – 10/3
Officials:
Referee – Mr Paul Howard
Assistants – Mr Graham Swanton and Mr Scott Williams
Fourth Official – Mr Damith Bandara
