Read our York City vs Gillingham prediction, betting tips, and odds ahead of this League Two clash. Check probable lineups, key stats, and match previews.
York City vs Gillingham Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 26 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | York, LNER Community Stadium |
York City host Gillingham at the LNER Community Stadium in English League Two, with the hosts favoured but wary of an in-form visiting side.
The National League champions come into this one looking to end a run of three games without a win in all competitions, having lost 2-0 to Chesterfield in the league.
Gillingham arrive full of confidence after three straight League Two victories, including a 3-0 hammering of Bristol Rovers last weekend that showed off their front-foot threat.
The two clubs have drawn both of their previous League Two meetings, so there is a stubborn feel to a fixture between a home favourite and the division's form side in this match.
York City vs Gillingham Form
York head into gameweek eight without a win in their last three across all competitions, that 2-0 League Two defeat to Chesterfield sandwiched between two winless EFL Trophy outings. There is threat in the final third, though, with Alex Newby having scored in five of his last seven League Two appearances.
Gillingham are the division's form side, having won their last three League Two matches and scored at least two goals in each of them. Substitute Sheldon Kendall bagged twice off the bench in that 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers, while Ronan Hale has managed a shot on target in each of his last five League Two outings.
York City vs Gillingham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
York City: J. Stones (Injured/out), H. Boateng (Injured/out), M. Williams (Injured/out), J. Hunt (Injured/doubtful)
Gillingham: K. Harris (Injured/out), L. Gordon (Injured/out), L. MacLorg (Injured/out), A. Little (Injured/out), Z. Obiero (Injured/out), C. McManus (International duty)
York City
York City have three confirmed absentees, with Jack Stones, Hakeeb Boateng and Michael Williams all sidelined through injury. Defender Jack Hunt is a doubt after picking up a knock in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night and will be assessed.
Gillingham
Gillingham are without an injured quintet in Kane Harris, Lewis Gordon, Lewis MacLorg, Alfie Little and Zach Obiero, while Conor McManus is away with Ireland's under-21 side. Sheldon Kendall is expected to start after his double from the bench against Bristol Rovers.
York City vs Gillingham Predicted Lineup
York City
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: McNally; Kitching, Johnson, Fallowfield; Boyes, Banks, Hunt, King; Grey, Newby; Pearce
Gillingham
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Wright; Dobbs, Beckles, Smith; Brophy, Luxton, McKenzie, Freeman; Kendall, Hale; Sillah
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York City vs Gillingham Key Stats & Match Facts
Gillingham have won their last three matches in League Two.
Gillingham have scored at least two goals in each of their last three League Two matches.
Alex Newby has scored in five of his last seven League Two appearances.
There have been 27 or more shots taken in each of York's last four League Two matches.
The two clubs have drawn both of their previous League Two meetings.
York City vs Gillingham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has all the makings of a tight, competitive fixture. York are the favourites at home, priced 4/5 with Coral, but Gillingham are the division's form side and carry plenty of threat. We expect goals at both ends in a game that could go either way, with York edging it if their front line clicks.
Best Bets
Back Ollie Pearce in the anytime goalscorer market to spearhead the York City attack. York are projected as clear home favourites, and their central striker carries a strong goal probability against the book. As the focal point of the attack, Pearce looks the natural man to lead the line and find the net.
Back Joseph Grey in the to score or assist market operating in advanced support for York City. An ever-present attacking midfielder for the hosts, Grey is well placed to influence proceedings in the final third. Operating just behind the striker, he offers real value to either score or tee one up as York look to fire.
York City vs Gillingham Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder backs Alex Newby anytime goalscorer, Gillingham over 1.5 away goals, double chance Gillingham or the draw, and both teams to score in a game with plenty of attacking threat.
Newby leads the first leg, the York man having found the net in five of his last seven League Two appearances to make him a live threat from advanced midfield.
The second leg leans on Gillingham's front-foot form, the visitors having scored at least two goals in each of their last three League Two matches.
The double chance covers Gillingham or the draw, and with three straight League Two wins behind them the visitors are stubborn opposition even away from home.
Both teams to score completes it, with York carrying a threat at home and Gillingham scoring freely, so goals at both ends look on the cards.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 37/4 and is as short as 44/5 elsewhere.
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York City vs Gillingham Talking Points
This is a clash of styles and momentum. York are backed as home favourites but arrive on a run of three without a win, while Gillingham roll in as the form team having won three League Two matches on the spin, scoring at least twice each time. The visitors described the trip as a tough challenge, and with both sides carrying attacking threat, the numbers point to goals. Scott Oldham takes charge of a fixture that could hinge on whether York's front line rediscovers its edge or Gillingham's momentum simply carries them through.
York City vs Gillingham Predictions FAQs
When is the York City vs Gillingham English League Two game?
The match takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is York City vs Gillingham being played?
The match is being played at LNER Community Stadium in York.
What competition is York City vs Gillingham in?
York City vs Gillingham is an English League Two fixture.
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