Gillingham v Colchester United: everything you need to know
Gillingham meet Colchester United at Priestfield Stadium, Saturday 11:30pm (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Gillingham 21, Colchester United 28, 25 drawn from 74 meetings.
The big picture
Gillingham come in 12th on the ladder with 20 points; Colchester United are 21st on 15. Gillingham have the higher position to protect.
Gillingham are 5–4–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.4 against.
Colchester United are 2–5–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Gillingham have won two of their last five and most recently beat Shrewsbury Town 2–1.
Colchester United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Walsall 1–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 74 times on our records since 1950: Gillingham 21, Colchester United 28, 25 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26, EFL League Two), it was a draw 1–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Colchester United by 6 goals in 1961-62 (6–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Gillingham go in as clear favourites.
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