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Oxford United vs. Gillingham
Kassam Stadium
14th April 2012
1500hrs
Oxford V Gillingham preview
Oxford were denied a win against second placed Torquay courtesy of a last minute goal from Taiwo Atieno, after Adam Chapman put them back in the match scoring direct from a corner and Christian Montano headed the Yellows into the lead momentarily.
The result and Crewe Alexendra`s convincing 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers means the two sides are now level on points with four games to play.
Andy Hessenthaler`s Gills could go within 1 point of Oxford if they win on Saturday.
Article written by Chris Allen
Oxford United Team News:
Team last match: 01 Clarke 02 Batt 06 Wright 22 Worley 26 Davis 07 Chapman 14 Hall 16 Whing 09 Constable 18 Morgan 27 Montano
Player to watch: Michael Duberry
Dubes has been solid at the back for United this season and will return to the yellows back line.
Gillingham Team News:
Team last match: 28 Gazzaniga 03 Frampton 12 Martin 16 Fish 18 Jackman 22 Sam 07 Whelpdale 08 Payne 19 Montrose 09 Kedwell 23 Vine
Player to watch: Lewis Montrose
Scored against the U's and also recieved a red card in the same match. The Gills midfield man could be the one to watch.
Match Facts & Stats
Oxford haven`t beaten Gillingham since 1986, when they beat them 6-0 in the league cup
Last season the Yellows drew at Priestfields and lost 1-0 at the Kassam.
On the 22nd October the Yellows lost 1-0 at Priestfields
games between the two sides usually have one goal between them.
The last time this wasn`t the case was that league cup match in the fateful season of 1986 when Oxford went on to win the competition
Potted history of Gillingham FC
They are founder members of the 3rd division
They lost the 1999 Division 2 Play off Final after being 2-0 up with two minutes go
In 2000 honour was restored as they came from behind to beat Wigan Athletic 3-2 .
They won a first football league title in 1964 , pipping Carlisle United on goal difference.
Ref Watch:
David Coote, from Winthorpe near Newark, is the Referee Development Officer for the Nottinghamshire FA. He began his career by running the line for his Dad`s team in the local Sunday League for two seasons prior to qualifying as a referee in 1996 at the age of 14. Experience Second season as a National Group referee Card Count 2011-12 31 matches 80 yellow 5 red 2010-11 27 matches 86 yellow 1 red
Match Prediction:
A win is definitely possible but a draw could be the more probable result.
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