The game between Torquay United and Gillingham in the League Two on 15th October 2011 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
History of the Torquay United v Gillingham fixture
Torquay United prepare to entertain Gillingham at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gulls are clearly on top, winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Plainmoor was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 22 Jan | Torquay Utd. | 1-1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2002/2003 | Tue 10 Sep | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 1 | Gillingham | League Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 05 Sep | Torquay Utd. | 3 - 2 | Gillingham | League Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 22 Aug | Gillingham | 2 - 0 | Torquay Utd. | League Cup |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 07 Dec | Gillingham | 0 - 3 | Torquay Utd. | (Associate Members) |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 23 Jan | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 1 | Gillingham | (Associate Members) |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Torquay United have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.
Gillingham have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Torquay United see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 15 points from their 12 games played so far,
Gillingham's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay United | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Plainmoor for the Gulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Gillingham claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Torquay United | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Gillingham | 5 games since last away draw. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here


