Gillingham vs Port Vale Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Gillingham welcome Port Vale to Priestfield Stadium on 20 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing England League Two schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Gillingham tend to overload midfield areas.
Port Vale rely on wing-backs to provide width.
Recent Form
Gillingham
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Port Vale
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Gillingham have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
In contrast, Port Vale have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Recent Form Home/Away
Gillingham (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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Gillingham form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Port Vale are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Gillingham
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Port Vale
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Gillingham have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. They look fairly disciplined in defence.
Meanwhile, Port Vale have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Gillingham (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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Gillingham's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Port Vale's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Gillingham
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Gillingham have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
In contrast, Port Vale are often involved in tight, cagey games. Breaking down games has been a challenge.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Gillingham (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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Gillingham's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Port Vale.
Scoring Consistency
Gillingham
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Port Vale
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Gillingham continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Meanwhile, Port Vale have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. They will need more consistency in the final third.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Gillingham (Home)
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Port Vale (Away)
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Gillingham's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Port Vale's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
On average Gillingham scores 1.2 and concedes 0.8 goals in home matches, while Port Vale averagely scores 0.2 and concedes 1.6 goals in away matches.
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Gillingham vs Port Vale Video Content
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Gillingham vs Port Vale Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Gillingham scores after every 8 shots, while Port Vale gets averagely 8.8 shots in a game.
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Gillingham vs Port Vale Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Gillingham fielded the below lineup in the last match against Newport: Wright; Dobbs, Beckles, Smith; Brophy, McKenzie, Waldock, Freeman; Hale, McCleary; Sillah
In their last match against Colchester starting lineup of Port Vale was the following:
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