EFL League Two

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Accrington Stanley

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Gillingham

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 17/10

The encounter between Accrington Stanley and Gillingham is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.

This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Gillingham Win

Why we predict Gillingham to win the match

Our prediction is Gillingham to win the match.

Gillingham have the quality and momentum to secure a win on the road. With their recent performances and attacking confidence, they’re well-positioned to claim victory.

Key Betting Insights

Accrington Stanley

Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
4/5 matches ended in a draw

Gillingham

Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Gillingham's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Gillingham Win: 7/4

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Accrington Stanley Preview

Accrington Stanley has completed 10 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.1 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 13 goals (1.3 per game) and conceded 14 (1.4 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Accrington Stanley has played 67 matches, scoring 79 goals (1.18 per match) and conceding 91 (1.36 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Accrington Stanley

Goals Scored: 79

Goals Conceded: 91

Average Goals Scored: 1.18

Average Goals Conceded: 1.36

Wins: 20

Goal Difference: -12

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Oldham Athletic 0 - 0 Accrington Stanley	D
06/10	Accrington Stanley 1 - 1 Salford City	D
03/10	Accrington Stanley 2 - 0 Cheltenham Town	W
26/09	Swindon Town 1 - 1 Accrington Stanley	D
22/09	Accrington Stanley 3 - 3 Sunderland U21	D

Accrington Stanley to win the match: 5/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £22.50

Gillingham Preview

Across 10 EFL League Two matches, Gillingham has posted 4 victories, 4 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1.6 points per fixture. In those games they scored 15 (1.5 per match) and conceded 10 (1 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Gillingham has earned 18 wins from 63 matches across all competitions, scoring 77 goals (1.22 per match) and conceding 98 (1.56 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Gillingham

Goals Scored: 81

Goals Conceded: 101

Average Goals Scored: 1.27

Average Goals Conceded: 1.58

Wins: 19

Goal Difference: -20

Date	Game	Result
13/10	Gillingham 4 - 3 Brighton U21	W
10/10	Rotherham United 1 - 4 Gillingham	W
03/10	Gillingham 0 - 0 Newport County	D
26/09	York City 3 - 0 Gillingham	L
22/09	Gillingham 1 - 4 Cambridge United	L

Gillingham to win the match: 7/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £27.50

Statistical Insights for Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Accrington Stanley

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D D W D D	1.4
Home	D W D D W	1.8
Away	D D L L L	0.4

Gillingham

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W D L L	1.4
Home	W D L W W	2
Away	W L W D D	1.6

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Home Win

5/4

44.05%

Draw

9/4

30.4%

Away Win

7/4

36.36%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Accrington Stanley

last 5 matches

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Gillingham scored +29% more goals than Accrington Stanley in the last 5 matches.

Accrington Stanley and Gillingham goals scored count, last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

Salford City

Cheltenham Town

Swindon Town

Sunderland U21

Brighton U21

Rotherham United

Newport County

York City

Cambridge United

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Accrington Stanley

last 5 matches

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Gillingham conceded +120% more goals than Accrington Stanley in the last 5 matches.

Accrington Stanley and Gillingham goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

Salford City

Cheltenham Town

Swindon Town

Sunderland U21

Brighton U21

Rotherham United

Newport County

York City

Cambridge United

Key metrics

Corners

Accrington Stanley

last 5 matches

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Accrington Stanley received +124% more corners than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.

Accrington Stanley and Gillingham corners count, last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

Salford City

Cheltenham Town

Swindon Town

Sunderland U21

Brighton U21

Rotherham United

Newport County

York City

Cambridge United

Key metrics

Cards

Accrington Stanley

last 5 matches

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Gillingham received +86% more cards than Accrington Stanley in the last 5 matches.

Accrington Stanley and Gillingham cards count, last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

Salford City

Cheltenham Town

Swindon Town

Sunderland U21

Brighton U21

Rotherham United

Newport County

York City

Cambridge United

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:00 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 03:20

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.