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Gillingham lineup @ Shrewsbury

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Gillingham's expected lineup at Shrewsbury, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 16 matches): Wright (11); Smith (16), Beckles (14), Dobbs (10); Freeman (14), McKenzie (11), Waldock (7), McManus (6); Brophy (15), Hale (12), Goodwin (5). Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Grimsby match on 24 Oct.

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Quiet since 8 Oct: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERClark leaves8 Oct · Free agent
  • TRANSFEREaves signs from Northampton28 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERLuthra signs25 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERWilliams leaves23 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERObiero joins on loan from Leyton Orient1 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERKing signs from Cardiff31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERDaley joins on loan from Middlesbrough29 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERRowe leaves27 Aug · Free agent

Gillingham predicted lineup vs Shrewsbury

MOST USED XI

Gillingham's expected lineup away at Shrewsbury in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 16 official matches: Wright in goal, a back three of Smith, Beckles and Dobbs, and Brophy, Hale and Goodwin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. GKWright
  2. DEFSmith
  3. DEFBeckles
  4. DEFDobbs
  5. MIDFreeman
  6. MIDMcKenzie
  7. MIDWaldock
  8. MIDMcManus
  9. FWDBrophy
  10. FWDHale
  11. FWDGoodwin

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 9 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 63% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 16 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.

12thL217 pts

Gillingham are 12th in the L2 on 17 points from 13 games. They have W1 D2 L2 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%
3-4-3
23%
4-2-3-1
20%
5-3-2
7%

3-4-2-1 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 63% of matches.

Most Common Gillingham Starting XI

Based on 16 official matches this season

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

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  • FWDHale2/2 penalties scored
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Gillingham transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 6
  • EEavesfrom NorthamptonFree agentSEP '26
  • LLuthraFree agentSEP '26
  • OObierofrom Leyton OrientLoanSEP '26
  • KKingfrom CardiffTransferAUG '26
  • DDaleyfrom MiddlesbroughLoanAUG '26
  • SSillahfrom Nottingham ForestLoanAUG '26
OUT · 6
Stats & Facts

Gillingham

What is Gillingham's expected lineup?
Gillingham's expected lineup away at Shrewsbury in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 16 official matches: Wright in goal, a back three of Smith, Beckles and Dobbs, and Brophy, Hale 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, Freeman, McKenzie, Waldock, McManus, Brophy, Hale, Goodwin.
Who started Gillingham's last match?
Gillingham's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the League Two (3-4-3): O. Wright, A. Smith, O. Beckles, J. Daley, N. Freeman, R. McKenzie, A. Little, Conor McManus, G. McCleary, Ronan Hale, J. Brophy.
What was Gillingham's last result?
Gillingham lost to Grimsby 1–4 on 24 Oct 2026.
When did Gillingham last win?
Gillingham last won on 13 Oct 2026, beating Brighton U21 4–3.
Who takes penalties for Gillingham?
T. Eaves has taken the most penalties for Gillingham this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Gillingham this season?
A. Smith leads with 16 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 16 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 11 matches.
Which Gillingham defender has started the most this season?
Andy Smith has made the most starts as defender for Gillingham this season, starting 16 matches.
Which Gillingham midfielder has started the most this season?
Nick Freeman has made the most starts as midfielder for Gillingham this season, starting 14 matches.
Which Gillingham forward has started the most this season?
James Brophy has made the most starts as forward for Gillingham this season, starting 15 matches.
Squad · 42 players

Goalkeepers

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Wright
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T. Holtam
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GK
Luthra
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0 G · 0 A · 5.85
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K. Holtam
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GK
Maclorg
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Morris
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0 G · 1 A · 6.87 · 2025/26
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Gillingham past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25League Two17th58
2023-24League Two12th64
2022-23League Two17th55
2021-22League One21st40
2020-21League One10th67
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