EFL League Two

Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Gillingham

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Northampton Town

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Gillingham vs Northampton Town Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 29/08

The encounter between Gillingham and Northampton Town is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 29/08.

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

1st Half Under 0.5 Goals

Why we predict under 0.5 Goals in the first half

Our tip is First Half – Under 0.5 Goals for the Gillingham vs Northampton Town fixture.

We foresee a cautious opening, with both teams feeling each other out and avoiding early risks. A goalless first half is a realistic outcome here.

Key Betting Insights

Gillingham

Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Gillingham's last 5 matches
Scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches

Northampton Town

Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Northampton Town's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches

1st Half Under 0.5 Goals: 15/8

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Match Result

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Gillingham Preview

Gillingham has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0.5 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 0 goals (0 per game) and conceded 3 (1.5 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Gillingham has played 54 matches, scoring 61 goals (1.13 per match) and conceding 87 (1.61 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Gillingham

Goals Scored: 61

Goals Conceded: 87

Average Goals Scored: 1.13

Average Goals Conceded: 1.61

Wins: 14

Goal Difference: -26

Date	Game	Result
29/08	Gillingham 1 - 1 Northampton Town	D
22/08	Fleetwood Town 0 - 0 Gillingham	D
15/08	Gillingham 0 - 3 Walsall	L
08/08	Gillingham 0 - 3 Luton Town	L
02/05	Gillingham 1 - 0 Shrewsbury Town	W

Gillingham to win the match: 13/8

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Northampton Town Preview

Across 2 EFL League Two matches, Northampton Town has posted 0 victories, 1 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 0.5 points per fixture. In those games they scored 0 (0 per match) and conceded 1 (0.5 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Northampton Town has earned 15 wins from 59 matches across all competitions, scoring 55 goals (0.93 per match) and conceding 89 (1.51 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Northampton Town

Goals Scored: 55

Goals Conceded: 89

Average Goals Scored: 0.93

Average Goals Conceded: 1.51

Wins: 15

Goal Difference: -34

Date	Game	Result
29/08	Gillingham 1 - 1 Northampton Town	D
22/08	Crewe Alexandra 1 - 0 Northampton Town	L
18/08	Northampton Town 0 - 3 Brighton U21	L
15/08	Northampton Town 0 - 0 Swindon Town	D
08/08	Leicester 1 - 0 Northampton Town	L

Northampton Town to win the match: 6/4

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Statistical Insights for Gillingham vs Northampton Town

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 Gillingham vs Northampton Town fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Gillingham

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L L W L	0.8
Home	L L W L W	1.2
Away	D L L D D	0.6

Northampton Town

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L L D L	0.4
Home	L D L L L	0.2
Away	L L L L L	0

Favourite

Home Win

6/4

40%

Draw

2/1

32.26%

Away Win

6/4

40%

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

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Gillingham scored +200% more goals than Northampton Town in the last 5 matches.

Gillingham and Northampton Town goals scored count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Walsall

Luton Town

Shrewsbury Town

Barnet

Gillingham

Crewe Alexandra

Brighton U21

Swindon Town

Leicester

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Gillingham conceded +100% more goals than Northampton Town in the last 5 matches.

Gillingham and Northampton Town goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Walsall

Luton Town

Shrewsbury Town

Barnet

Gillingham

Crewe Alexandra

Brighton U21

Swindon Town

Leicester

Key metrics

Corners

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Northampton Town received +120% more corners than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.

Gillingham and Northampton Town corners count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Walsall

Luton Town

Shrewsbury Town

Barnet

Gillingham

Crewe Alexandra

Brighton U21

Swindon Town

Leicester

Key metrics

Cards

Gillingham

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Gillingham received +43% more cards than Northampton Town in the last 5 matches.

Gillingham and Northampton Town cards count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Walsall

Luton Town

Shrewsbury Town

Barnet

Gillingham

Crewe Alexandra

Brighton U21

Swindon Town

Leicester

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.