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All clubs →- MANAGERG. Ainsworth appointed manager1 Sep
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Gillingham predicted lineup vs YorkMOST USED XI
Gillingham's expected lineup away at York in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Wright in goal, a back three of Smith, Beckles and Dobbs, and Hale and Goodwin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKWright
- DEFSmith
- DEFBeckles
- DEFDobbs
- MIDFreeman
- MIDBrophy
- MIDMcKenzie
- MIDMcManus
- MIDWaldock
- FWDHale
- FWDGoodwin
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 12 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 33% of matches.
- Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Gillingham, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 12 of last 30
4-2-3-1
40%
3-4-2-1
20%
5-3-2
10%
4-1-3-2
7%
3-4-2-1 at home · 4-2-3-1 away
Most Common Gillingham Starting XI
Based on 8 official matches this season
- WrightGK · 5 starts
- SmithDEF · 8 starts
- BecklesDEF · 8 starts
- DobbsDEF · 5 starts
- FreemanMID · 8 starts
- BrophyMID · 8 starts
- McKenzieMID · 6 starts
- McManusMID · 4 starts
- WaldockMID · 3 starts
- HaleFWD · 6 starts
- GoodwinFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Stats & Facts
Gillingham
- What is Gillingham's expected lineup?
- Gillingham's expected lineup away at York in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Wright in goal, a back three of Smith, Beckles and Dobbs, and Hale and Goodwin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Wright, Smith, Beckles, Dobbs, Freeman, Brophy, McKenzie, McManus, Waldock, Hale, Goodwin.
- Who started Gillingham's last match?
- Gillingham's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the League Two (3-4-2-1): O. Wright, A. Smith, O. Beckles, L. Dobbs, N. Freeman, R. McKenzie, E. King, J. Brophy, Ronan Hale, H. Waldock, L. Sillah.
- What was Gillingham's last result?
- Gillingham beat Bristol Rovers 3–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
- When did Gillingham last win?
- Gillingham last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Bristol Rovers 3–0.
- Who takes penalties for Gillingham?
- A. Little has taken the most penalties for Gillingham in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.
- Who has made the most starts for Gillingham this season?
- J. Brophy leads with 8 starts for Gillingham across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Gillingham use most often?
- Gillingham have used a 3-4-2-1 in 6 of their 8 matches this season.
- Which Gillingham goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- O. Wright has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Gillingham this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Gillingham defender has started the most this season?
- Omar Beckles has made the most starts as defender for Gillingham this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Gillingham midfielder has started the most this season?
- James Brophy has made the most starts as midfielder for Gillingham this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Gillingham forward has started the most this season?
- Ronan Hale has made the most starts as forward for Gillingham this season, starting 6 matches.
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