All eyes will be on the Crown Ground as Accrington Stanley and Gillingham draw swords in the first round of the English League Two on Saturday, 2 August 2025.
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Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Gillingham are unbeaten in their last seven trips to this stadium (W5, D2).
- Four of the last five meetings between these teams featured goals at both ends.
- Five of Gillingham’s last six matches featured less than 11 corners.
Correct score prediction: Accrington Stanley 1-2 Gillingham
Gillingham won five of their last six trips to the Crown Ground, and their last two victories at this stadium ended 2-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Gillingham are slightly favoured
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Accrington Stanley were 21st in the 24-team League Two last season, while Gillingham finished 17th.
Ahead of this skirmish, Gillingham are the expected winners at 6/4 (2.50). Teams with these odds usually have a 40% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Accrington Stanley’s last four games featured goals at both ends. Keeping in mind that both teams were on the scoresheet in four of the last five meetings between these teams, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A fairly one-sided contest
Gillingham have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these teams, having lost only once in their last seven encounters with Accrington Stanley. They also won five of their last six trips to this stadium.
England League 2 15/03/25
Accrington Stanley
Gillingham
England League 2 12/10/24
Gillingham
Accrington Stanley
England League 2 13/01/24
Accrington Stanley
Gillingham
England League 2 12/08/23
Gillingham
Accrington Stanley
England League 1 26/03/22
Accrington Stanley
Gillingham
Accrington Stanley preview: Whalley to lead the charge
Accrington Stanley concluded their preseason with a 4-1 win over Rotherham, which means they arrive in the new campaign from a winning position despite their shortcomings in earlier preseason friendlies.
Opening the season at home, Stanley faithful will be pleased to have both last season's joint-top scorers with nine goals: Benjamin Woods and Shaun Whalley still at the club, as both players played crucial roles in the team's survival last term.
Woods is expected to start in midfield, while Whalley and Charlie Caton could start up front in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
Predicted lineup: Kelly (GK), Rawson, Matthews, Coyle, Sinclair, Woods, Grant, Love, Brown, Caton & Whalley.
England League 2 03/05/25
L
Chesterfield
1
Accrington Stanley
0
England League 2 26/04/25
W
Walsall
0
Accrington Stanley
1
England League 2 21/04/25
D
Carlisle
1
Accrington Stanley
1
England League 2 18/04/25
W
Salford City
1
Accrington Stanley
2
England League 2 12/04/25
D
Tranmere
3
Accrington Stanley
3
Gillingham preview: A clean bill of health
Gillingham may not have achieved their goals last term, but they survived the drop, which, for some, is an opportunity to try again this season. The visitors finished 17th, four places better than their opponents.
The Gills did summer business, bringing in Seb Palmer-Houlden, Andy Smith, Sam Vokes, and Lenni Rae Cirino. A couple of these guys could be in contention to make their competitive debuts this Saturday.
Joseph Gbode did well in pre-season, scoring three goals in his last two matches. The 20-year-old forward may start for Gillingham in their first away game of the season.
Predicted lineup: Morris (GK), Smith, Ogie, Masterson, Hutton, McKenzie, Little, Clark, Dack, Gbode & Palmer-Houlden.
England League 2 03/05/25
W
Port Vale
0
Gillingham
1
England League 2 26/04/25
D
Swindon
1
Gillingham
1
England League 2 21/04/25
W
AFC Wimbledon
0
Gillingham
1
England League 2 18/04/25
D
Cheltenham
1
Gillingham
1
England League 2 12/04/25
W
Milton Keynes Dons
0
Gillingham
1
Player to watch: Shaun Whalley
Shaun Whalley is brimming with confidence after scoring thrice in Accrington Stanley's last two preseason games. The 37-year-old, who was last season's joint-top scorer, will fancy his chances against Gillingham.