Gillingham v Colchester United
Sky Bet League Two
MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Tuesday April 1, 2025
Kick-Off, 7.45pm
Team News:
Ethan Coleman (calf) is getting closer to full fitness but this game is likely to come too soon for him. Armani Little serves the second of his two-match ban after recently collecting ten bookings.
Jayden Clarke and Aaron Rowe are pushing for starts.
As for Colchester, Harry Anderson (knee) will be assessed up until the last possible moment. John Kymani Gordon suffered an injury to his face recently and may not be available. Samson Tovide and Teddy Bishop could return.
Manager Comments:
Gareth Ainsworth: “We’ve got a great pitch at home, we’ve got a fantastic fanbase at home and on Tuesday, I’m hoping we can put on a great performance in what will be a tough game against Colchester, who are flying high in the league."
Danny Cowley: "For us rather than see the challenge in the moment, we like to see the opportunity and that is that some players will have the opportunity to come in and contribute and make an impact and influence the team.
"We're going to need people to really step up, because we are stretched."
Previous Meetings:
The clubs have met on 91 previous occasions and both teams have won 32 fixtures each. The reverse game earlier this season resulted in a 2-0 win for the U's at the JobServe Community Stadium. Gills haven't beaten Colchester at home since December 2015.
Odds:
Gills win - 17/10
Draw - 2/1
Colchester win - 8/5
Special Bet: Elliott Nevitt to score first in a 1-0 Gills victory = 30/1
Tickets:
Home fans can buy tickets online, over the phone or in person. Tickets will be available up until kick-off. Away fans will need to purchase via the away online portal.
How to watch / listen:
Tonight's fixture is available to stream via Sky Sports +. If you are not a subscriber (UK) then the only way to follow the action is by purchasing an audio pass by clicking here.
Overseas fans have access to a video feed for a one-off fee of £10. Click here to buy.
Officials:
Referee: Mr James Linington
Assistants: Mr Ian Cooper and Mr George Byrne
Fourth Official - Mr Marc Wilson
