Fleetwood vs Gillingham preview
Friday 1 March 2019 12:12, UK
Fleetwood must again do without midfielder Ross Wallace through suspension for the Sky Bet League One match against Gillingham.
The veteran Scot collected a 10th caution of the season against Luton, so is serving out a two-match ban. Ashley Nadesan came into the side at Burton, scoring in the 1-0 win, so should retain his place. Dean Marney did not make the squad because of illness and could come back into conention.
Midfielder James Wallace continues to be assessed on a hamstring problem, while defender Ryan Taylor is recovering from a broken nose.
Gillingham boss Steve Lovell expects midfielder Billy Bingham to face around a month out with a suspected calf tear. Dean Parrett could start in his place, but Ricky Holmes will not be available for the trip north.
Gills boss Lovell is not willing to rush the winger back, but hopes to have him back to face Oxford next weekend. Alex Lacey (ankle) is also closing in on a return. Defender Gabriel Zakuani (ankle) is, though, out for the rest of the season.
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This will only be the 12th meeting between Fleetwood Town and Gillingham in the Football League. Fleetwood have won five compared to Gillingham's four wins, along with two draws.
Fleetwood have lost each of their last three league games against Gillingham, scoring just once, this after winning the previous three, scoring seven goals.
Fleetwood have lost three of their last five home league games (W1 D1) - as many defeats as in their previous 18 such matches.
There have been 102 goals scored in Gillingham's 34 league games this season (45 four, 57 against) - only Rochdale (114) have seen more goals in their League One games so far this campaign.
Fleetwood have dropped 21 points from winning positions this season - at least two more than any other League One side (Burton Albion, 19).
