It's advantage Gillingham so far with their 8th position in the League One table, welcoming Portsmouth who are placed 10th.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Gillingham and Portsmouth.
Gillingham form and stats
Gillingham must be fairly happy with 6 points from their first three League One games here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
Gillingham lost their last game at Milton Keynes Dons (placed 19th) after a 0-2 scoreline. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Oxford United in a game that was won 3-1.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the League One game versus Fleetwood Town in only four days. This game is also played here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
Gillingham have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 5 goals in 3 league matches. On the other hand, Gillingham have conceded 3 goals.
Portsmouth form and stats
Portsmouth are still undefeated on their travels in the League One. They have only played two games though, winning one and drawing the other.
Portsmouth might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Doncaster Rovers proved too strong as Portsmouth slumped to a 0-1 defeat in front of their own fans at Fratton Park. Before that, Portsmouth secured a home win against Milton Keynes Dons with the score 2-1.
Portsmouth has another fixture away, a League One game, against Sunderland in just four days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Portsmouth have the goal stats of 4-2 (for/against) from 2 business trips in the league at this early stage of the season.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last eight meetings between these two teams are: four wins for Gillingham, two draws and two wins for Portsmouth. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: five games.Top Goalscorers
  J. Graham 4 goals |   M. Harness 3 goals | E. Harrison 2 goals |
Gillingham missing players
Portsmouth missing players
| Gillingham | Portsmouth | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Played | P | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | 5 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Conceded | C | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 50% | 67% |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 17% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 50% | 17% |
| 50% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| 17% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 33% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.3 | 1.7 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 | 27 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 27 | 75 |
| 18 | 10 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 8 | 23 |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 50% | 30% |
- All of Gillingham's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Gillingham haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Portsmouth have not yet lost a game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Ipswich Town | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Hull City | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Lincoln City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Peterborough United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Sunderland | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Doncaster Rovers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Accrington Stanley | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 11 | AFC Wimbledon | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Bristol Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 13 | Crewe Alexandra | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 | Fleetwood Town | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 15 | Charlton Athletic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 16 | Shrewsbury Town | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 17 | Swindon Town | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Wigan Athletic | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 6 |
| 19 | Milton Keynes Dons | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 20 | Blackpool | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 21 | Burton Albion | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -6 | 4 |
| 22 | Northampton Town | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 4 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 4 |
| 24 | Oxford United | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 3 |