Gillingham vs Crawley Town

Gillingham vs Crawley Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 15, 2025 | Priestfield Stadium | League Two | 17:30 GMT

Saturday's League Two encounter at Priestfield Stadium pits mid-table Gillingham against relegation-threatened Crawley Town in a fixture that could prove pivotal for both sides' ambitions in the 2025/26 campaign. The Gills, buoyed by a gritty away win at Bristol Rovers last weekend, host a Crawley outfit desperate to build on their recent home success against Fleetwood. With Gillingham eyeing playoff contention and Crawley fighting to climb out of the drop zone, this clash promises defensive resilience amid Crawley's attacking threats.

Key Betting Tips: Gillingham to Win at 1.90

Gillingham vs Crawley Town Predicted Lineups

Gillingham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Turner; Jackson, Ehmer, Masterson, Andrews; Coleman, Williams; Carayol, Little, Clarke; Nevitt.

Manager Neil Harris has no fresh injury concerns following the Wycombe defeat in midweek, with a fully fit squad available. Bradley Dack returns to the bench after a minor knock, boosting creative options.

Crawley Town Predicted XI (3-5-2): Balcombe; Conroy, Barker, Flint; Gordon, Anderson, Saunders, Flower, Kelly; McKirdy, Tshimanga.

Scott Lindsey welcomes back Harry Forster from suspension, slotting into midfield, but remains without long-term absentees like Will Wright (knee). The focus is on defensive solidity, with Kabongo Tshimanga leading the line after his recent FA Cup cameo.

Gillingham vs Crawley Town Current League Standings

Gillingham sit comfortably in 10th with 18 points from 13 games (5 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses), six points off the playoff spots. They've scored 15 goals while conceding 14, showing balance under Harris.

Crawley languish in 23rd on 9 points (2 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses), five points from safety. Their defense has leaked 28 goals—the league's worst—despite 14 scored, underscoring away woes.

Recent Head-to-Head Results

These sides have clashed 16 times since 2011, with Gillingham dominant at 9 wins to Crawley's 4, and 3 draws. Home advantage has been key, with the Gills unbeaten in their last five Priestfield meetings.

• December 26, 2023: Gillingham 0-2 Crawley Town (League Two)
• August 19, 2023: Crawley Town 0-1 Gillingham (League Two)
• February 4, 2023: Gillingham 1-0 Crawley Town (League Two)
• November 22, 2022: Crawley Town 0-0 Gillingham (League Two)
• August 10, 2021: Crawley Town 2-2 Gillingham (EFL Trophy)

Gillingham vs Crawley Town Recent Matches Analysis

Gillingham Last 6 Matches

• Gillingham 0-3 Wycombe (H) – EFL Trophy
• Bristol Rovers 0-1 Gillingham (A) – League Two
• Newport 1-1 Gillingham (A) – FA Cup
• Gillingham 1-2 Salford (H) – League Two
• Grimsby 1-0 Gillingham (A) – League Two
• Gillingham 1-1 Cheltenham (H) – League Two

The Gills snapped a three-game winless streak with a disciplined Rovers victory but faltered in the Trophy, exposing set-piece frailties. Overall, 1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses.

Crawley Town Last 6 Matches

• Crawley Town 1-2 Peterborough (H) – EFL Trophy
• Crawley Town 2-1 Fleetwood (H) – League Two
• Boreham Wood 3-0 Crawley Town (A) – FA Cup
• Crawley Town 4-0 Bristol Rovers (H) – League Two
• Shrewsbury 1-0 Crawley Town (A) – League Two
• Crawley Town 1-1 Walsall (H) – League Two

Crawley boast three home wins in four but struggle away, winless in five outings. Form: 2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses, with goals drying up on the road.

Gillingham vs Crawley Town Predictions

Our algorithm, crunching over 200 data points including form, H2H, and availability, forecasts a 1-0 Gillingham win (62% probability). Expect a cagey opener, with the hosts' organization prevailing against Crawley's leaky backline.

Best Gillingham vs Crawley Town Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Gillingham to Win @ 1.90

Key Players to Watch: Gillingham vs Crawley Town

Armani Little (Gillingham): The midfielder's two goals this season make him a set-piece threat; his vision could unlock Crawley's vulnerable defense.

Harry McKirdy (Crawley Town): Top scorer with four strikes, the forward's pace on counters is Crawley's biggest weapon—he'll test Gillingham early.

Kabongo Tshimanga (Crawley Town): Fresh off a goal drought, the striker needs to rediscover form against a Gills side conceding just 1.08 goals per game at home.

Gillingham vs Crawley Town Match Facts

Referee: Tom Reeves.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports Football, Sky Go at 17:30 GMT.

Stadium Information: Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham, Kent, holds 11,582 fans, known for its vocal support in League Two derbies.