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Gillingham's expected lineup at Accrington ST, Sat 17 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Wright (8); Smith (12), Beckles (11), Dobbs (9), McManus (4); Freeman (11), Brophy (11), McKenzie (9); Hale (9), Waldock (6), Goodwin (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Rotherham match on 10 Oct.

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Gillingham predicted lineup vs Accrington ST

MOST USED XI

Gillingham's expected lineup away at Accrington ST in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches: Wright in goal, a back four of Smith, Beckles, Dobbs and McManus, and Hale, Waldock and Goodwin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 9 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 12 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.

Gillingham are 4th in the L2 on 16 points from 10 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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Head Coach
G. Ainsworth
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 9 of last 30
3-4-2-1
30%
4-2-3-1
30%
3-4-3
10%
5-3-2
10%

3-4-2-1 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Most Common Gillingham Starting XI

Based on 12 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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  • EEavesfrom NorthamptonFree agentSEP '26
  • LLuthraFree agentSEP '26
  • OObierofrom Leyton OrientLoanSEP '26
  • KKingfrom CardiffTransferAUG '26
  • DDaleyfrom MiddlesbroughLoanAUG '26
  • SSillahfrom Nottingham ForestLoanAUG '26
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Gillingham

What is Gillingham's expected lineup?
Gillingham's expected lineup away at Accrington ST in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches: Wright in goal, a back four of Smith, Beckles, Dobbs and McManus, and Hale, Waldock and Goodwin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Wright, Smith, Beckles, Dobbs, McManus, Freeman, Brophy, McKenzie, Hale, Waldock, Goodwin.
Who started Gillingham's last match?
Gillingham's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the League Two (3-4-3): O. Wright, A. Smith, O. Beckles, L. Dobbs, N. Freeman, A. Little, R. McKenzie, J. Brophy, H. Waldock, L. Sillah, Ronan Hale.
What was Gillingham's last result?
Gillingham beat Rotherham 4–1 on 10 Oct 2026.
When did Gillingham last win?
Gillingham last won on 10 Oct 2026, beating Rotherham 4–1.
Who takes penalties for Gillingham?
T. Eaves has taken the most penalties for Gillingham this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Gillingham this season?
A. Smith leads with 12 starts for Gillingham across all competitions this season.
What formation does Gillingham use most often?
Gillingham have used a 3-4-2-1 in 8 of their 12 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 8 matches.
Which Gillingham defender has started the most this season?
Andy Smith has made the most starts as defender for Gillingham this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Gillingham midfielder has started the most this season?
James Brophy has made the most starts as midfielder for Gillingham this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Gillingham forward has started the most this season?
Ronan Hale has made the most starts as forward for Gillingham this season, starting 9 matches.
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