This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Hereford United and Gillingham at 15:00 on 17th September 2011 in the League Two.

Footymad preview History of the Hereford United v Gillingham fixture

Hereford United prepare to entertain Gillingham at Edgar Street on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 1 of the 13 previous games, with the Bulls winning just 6.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Edgar Street was just last season, in August 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr Gillingham 0 - 0 Hereford Utd. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Hereford Utd. 0-0 Gillingham League Two
1996/1997 Sat 16 Nov Gillingham 1 - 0 Hereford Utd. F.A. Cup
1995/1996 Sat 17 Feb Gillingham 1 - 1 Hereford Utd. League Division Three
1995/1996 Tue 07 Nov Gillingham 2 - 2 Hereford Utd. (Associate Members)
1995/1996 Tue 12 Sep Hereford Utd. 0 - 0 Gillingham League Division Three
1994/1995 Sat 29 Apr Gillingham 0 - 0 Hereford Utd. League Division Three

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Hereford United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Bulls have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Gillingham is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Gills have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hereford United are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League Two with a return of just 5 points from their 8 games thus far.

Gillingham see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 11 points from their 8 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hereford United 6 1 1 4 3 11 4
Gillingham 6 1 2 3 6 8 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Edgar Street for the Bulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Gillingham claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hereford United 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Gillingham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here