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League Two | Sat 22 Aug, 15:00

Fleetwood Town v Gillingham Stats

Data last updated: Fri 21 Aug 2026, 07:31 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Fleetwood Town hosts Gillingham in a League Two clash where early season form and league positions set a clear narrative. Fleetwood Town sits comfortably in 10th place with a win and a clean sheet from their opening game, showing defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Gillingham, struggling at the bottom of the table without points and having conceded three goals, face an uphill battle. Fleetwood's home advantage and recent defensive discipline contrast with Gillingham's leaky backline and lack of scoring, setting the stage for a controlled, Fleetwood-favored encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Fleetwood Town to Win

  • Fleetwood Town won their opening match with a clean sheet, conceding 0 goals.
  • Gillingham have yet to score and conceded 3 goals in their first game.
  • Fleetwood averages 14 shots per game with 7 on target, indicating attacking threat.
  • Gillingham concedes more corners and cards, suggesting defensive pressure and discipline issues.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a strong 74% chance for Fleetwood Town to win, reflecting their superior recent form, defensive strength, and home advantage. Fleetwood's ability to limit goals against and maintain attacking pressure through quality shots supports this . Gillingham's struggles in scoring and defensive lapses further tilt the . The price offers positive value with a nearly 20% edge over the implied chance, making this a compelling selection. No data limitations affect the in this pick.

Recent formFleetwood Town unbeaten with clean sheet; Gillingham winless
Strong positive
Defensive solidityFleetwood conceded 0 goals vs Gillingham conceded 3
Strong positive
Attacking pressureFleetwood averages 14 shots/game with 7 on target
Positive
Price value19.9% value edge over implied chance
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Fleetwood Town's solid defensive record and home form make them the tactical favorites in this fixture. Their ability to create quality chances while restricting Gillingham's attack underpins the in a home win. Gillingham's early season struggles and defensive vulnerabilities provide a clear data-backed reason to expect Fleetwood to secure victory.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome

“Fleetwood Town's blend of defensive discipline and efficient attacking play positions them strongly to capitalize on Gillingham's early season frailties, making a home win the most logical outcome.”

Key Data Signals

Fleetwood Town to Win evidence

Fleetwood Town won their opening match with a clean sheet, conceding 0 goals.

Gillingham have yet to score and conceded 3 goals in their first game.

Fleetwood averages 14 shots per game with 7 on target, indicating attacking threat.

Gillingham concedes more corners and cards, suggesting defensive pressure and discipline issues.

What To Watch In The Data

Fleetwood Town to Win notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals scored is 1.8, indicating generally low-scoring matches between these sides.
  • Fleetwood's recent clean sheet and Gillingham's defensive issues suggest a controlled tempo with limited goal opportunities, making an Over 2.5 goals outcome less likely in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Fleetwood Town1
Avg goals scored
Gillingham0
Fleetwood Town0
Avg goals conceded
Gillingham3
Fleetwood Town0%
BTTS rate
Gillingham0%
Fleetwood Town0%
Over 2.5 goals
Gillingham100%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS NoBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +15 pts
1.91
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 57%
1.85
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.95
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.28
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.25
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 33%
1.8
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Both teams to score is unlikely as Fleetwood Town have kept a clean sheet in their recent match while Gillingham have yet to score this season. The low BTTS rate and defensive control by Fleetwood suggest a match with limited goals, favoring a BTTS No scenario and a controlled scoring environment.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickFleetwood Town to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 69% vs implied 54% · edge +15 pts
1.85
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Fleetwood Town Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.48
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.95
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 33%
1.8
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The for Fleetwood Town to win reflect a positive value opportunity given the model's 74% win probability versus an implied 54.1% chance from the price. This substantial indicates the market may underestimate Fleetwood's home advantage and form, making the selection price-sensitive but attractive for standard stakes.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Fleetwood Town1
Avg corners for
Gillingham6
Fleetwood Town6
Avg total corners
Gillingham15
Fleetwood Town3
Avg yellow cards
Gillingham4
Fleetwood Town14
Avg shots
Gillingham17
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 53% · edge +2.6 pts
1.88
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Gillingham averages significantly more corners and yellow cards than Fleetwood Town, indicating they may face sustained pressure and defensive challenges. Fleetwood's higher shot volume and accuracy reflect attacking control, while Gillingham's fouling and disciplinary record hint at a physical contest with potential set-piece opportunities.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Fleetwood Town

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
15 Aug 2026A Chesterfield1-0

Gillingham

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
15 Aug 2026H Walsall0-3
Market aligned with main pickFleetwood Town to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 69% vs implied 54% · edge +15 pts
1.85
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Fleetwood Town Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.48
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 86%
1.22
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Fleetwood Town's recent form is strong, with a win and clean sheet in their opening match, reflecting defensive resilience and effective attack. Gillingham's form is poor, with no points and three goals conceded, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities and lack of offensive output. This contrast in momentum supports Fleetwood's chances to maintain control and secure victory.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

5Fleetwood Town wins
5Draws
0Gillingham wins
07 Mar 2026Gillingham v Fleetwood Town1-1
20 Dec 2025Fleetwood Town v Gillingham2-1
25 Feb 2025Gillingham v Fleetwood Town1-2
24 Aug 2024Fleetwood Town v Gillingham0-0
18 Apr 2022Gillingham v Fleetwood Town0-0
11 Dec 2021Fleetwood Town v Gillingham2-1
Market aligned with main pickFleetwood Town to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 69% vs implied 54% · edge +15 pts
1.85
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.95
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 33%
1.8
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The head-to-head record between Fleetwood Town and Gillingham over ten matches shows an average of 1.8 goals per game, indicating generally tight contests. This historical trend supports a low-scoring match scenario, aligning with Fleetwood's defensive solidity and Gillingham's scoring difficulties, thus providing moderate backing for a Fleetwood win with limited goals.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League Two

Fleetwood Town1
Played
Gillingham1
Fleetwood Town1
Avg goals for
Gillingham0
Fleetwood Town0
Avg goals against
Gillingham3
Fleetwood Town1
Clean sheets
Gillingham0
Market aligned with main pickFleetwood Town to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 69% vs implied 54% · edge +15 pts
1.85
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Fleetwood Town Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.48
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Fleetwood Town's season statistics show a balanced attack averaging 14 shots per game with a solid defensive record conceding no goals in their opener. Gillingham's stats reveal defensive frailty with three goals conceded and an aggressive fouling pattern, alongside a lack of goals scored. These season-long trends reinforce Fleetwood's superiority in both attack and defense for this fixture.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
10Fleetwood Town311001
24Gillingham01001-3
Fleetwood Town's mid-table position with early points contrasts sharply with Gillingham's bottom placement and zero points, indicating pressure on Gillingham to improve. While standings provide background, the key factor is Fleetwood's home form and defensive strength, which should dominate this encounter regardless of league pressure.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Fleetwood Town Over 2.5
100%Gillingham Over 2.5
1.8H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals scored is 1.8, indicating generally low-scoring matches between these sides. Fleetwood's recent clean sheet and Gillingham's defensive issues suggest a controlled tempo with limited goal opportunities, making an Over 2.5 goals outcome less likely in this fixture.

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