Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: Saturday 2 August 2025 | Wham Stadium, Accrington | EFL League Two – Round 1 | Approx. 15:00 GMT

The League Two campaign begins with Accrington Stanley hosting Gillingham in a return to Wham Stadium. Gillingham, under new manager Gareth Ainsworth, look to build early momentum, while Accrington seek stability after a dramatic last season.

Key Betting Tip – Double Chance: Gillingham Win or Draw - Gillingham hold the edge in recent head-to-head meetings (11 vs 5 wins) and boast better away scoring form.

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Predicted Lineups

(Subject to confirmation - 60 mins before kick-off)

Accrington Stanley (3‑4‑1‑2): Crellin; Conneely, Rawson, Ward; Sinclair, Woods, Grant, Love; Brown; Caton, Whalley

Gillingham (3‑4‑1‑2): Kelly; Clark, Dack, Palmer‑Houlden; Martin, Nolan; Rowe; Vokes, Gbode; O’Brien, Vokes

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Current League Standings

Accrington Stanley: Finished 21st in 2024–25 League Two, avoiding relegation only by late wins. They struggled early with zero wins in first eight, but improved away form helped keep them up.

Gillingham: Concluded 2024–25 in 19th, then replaced successor Coleman with Ainsworth in March. Under Ainsworth, picked up form and drew 1–1 at Accrington most recently.

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Head-to-Head Timeline

• 15/03/25 – Accrington Stanley 1–1 Gillingham (League Two)
• 12/10/24 – Gillingham 1–2 Accrington Stanley (League Two)
• 13/01/24 – Accrington Stanley 1–2 Gillingham (League Two)
• 12/08/23 – Gillingham 1–0 Accrington Stanley (League Two)
• Earlier season – Gillingham 0–0 Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Matches Analysis

Accrington Stanley Last 5 Matches:

• Blackpool 0‑1 Accrington Stanley – 8 July
• Accrington Stanley 1‑2 Blackburn Rovers – 12 July
• Accrington Stanley 1‑1 Everton – 15 July
• Accrington Stanley 2‑4 Wigan Athletic – 19 July
• Accrington Stanley 4‑1 Rotherham United – 26 July

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Double Chance: Gillingham Win or Draw @1.40 on Highbet

Key Players to Watch: Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham

Accrington:

Ben Woods – Club’s top scorer in 2024–25 (9 league goals) and creative centre-mid engine.

William Crellin – Feisty young keeper capable of big saves on his day.

Gillingham:

Jack Nolan – Midfielder signed from Accrington; scored on his debut and offers creativity and pressing impetus.

Max Clark – Experienced full-back who popped up late winner in March’s 1–1 draw.

Accrington Stanley vs Gillingham Match Facts

Venue: Wham Stadium, Accrington

Kick-off: Saturday 2 August 2025, 15:00 GMT

Competition: EFL League Two – Round 1