Gillingham v Walsall
Sky Bet League Two
MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Saturday March 22, 2025
Kick-Off, 3pm
Team News:
Manager John Coleman has no fresh injury or suspension concerns ahead of Walsall’s trip to ME7. Asher Agbinone is training again but Saturday is likely to come too soon for him.
Josh Andrews will probably miss the rest of the season.
As for Walsall they have six players away on international duty, namely Liam Gordon, Tommy Simkin, Ethan Wheatley, David Okagbue, Ronan Maher and Darius Lipsiuc.
Ellis Harrison (hamstring), Priestley Farquharson (thigh) and Josh Gordon are all likely to be missing. Connor Barrett is suspended.
However, Donervon Daniels (calf) and George Hall are in contention to return. Daniels spent time on loan at Priestfield during the 2013-14 season, scoring once in three appearances.
Manager Comments:
John Coleman – "I don’t know if playing Walsall so recently will help. It’s the same for them as well as they will know what to expect from us, so it really is going to be a fascinating game and I hope that the fans play a big part in it and get the result that we all want.
“I don’t think it will make any difference that they are missing some players, you go with what you have got. I’ve been in that position many times when you have a lot of injuries or suspensions and having to turn at this stage of the season to players who haven’t played for months. Football is full of surprises and unpredictable things.”
Mat Sadler - "We know it is going to be a tough game whatever. They have an incredibly experienced manager in John and we saw what a tough game it was a few weeks ago [against them] and we expect nothing different on Saturday."
Previous Meetings:
The clubs have met on 121 occasions. Both teams have won 47 fixtures each, however Gills haven’t beaten the Saddlers at home since September 2007. Gary Mulligan scored both goals in the first-half, with Daniel Fox having levelled matters on 20 minutes.
Tickets:
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How to watch / listen:
Saturday’s game, due to the international break, will be available to stream via Sky Sports +. If you are not a subscriber and live in the UK the only way to follow the action is to purchase an audio pass here, or follow our Twitter updates.
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Odds:
Gills win – 21/10
Draw – 11/5
Walsall win – 6/5
Special Bet: Robbie McKenzie to score in a 1-0 Gills win = 55/1.
Officials:
Referee: Mr Andrew Humphries
Assistant: Mr Conall Bartlett and Mr Michael Webb
Fourth Official: Mr Ryan Whitaker
