Crewe – Gillingham

Crewe host Gillingham in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with the home side perched in eighth place on 10 points from six games – two wins and four draws, and a modest +1 goal difference (6‑4). The visitors sit just three spots below, having collected nine points from two victories, three stalemates and a single defeat, and boast a slightly better scoring record of eight goals while conceding six. Both clubs have yet to taste defeat this season, so Crewe will be eager to maintain their unbeaten run and extend the gap, while Gillingham will look to close the five‑point divide and climb back into the top‑ten. The recent head‑to‑head suggests a balanced encounter, with Crewe’s home advantage potentially tipping the scales in a match that could prove decisive for both sides’ aspirations.