Gillingham-Brentford Preview: The Bees Next at Fortress Priestfield

Having been unbeaten in nine home league games this season, the KRBS Priestfield stadium has become something of a fortress for Gillingham.

The last time Gillingham lost at home was back in August, against a strong Luton Town side who despite their financial troubles are one of the best sides in the Coca Cola League Two.

It is a tough task to get a win at Gillingham, and so far this season, 10 teams have cracked under the pressure and have either lost or got a lucky draw. But if there's any team that can defy the odds and break fortress Priestfield, then it is Brentford.

The Bees are currently sitting pretty in fourth in the league table, albeit just two points above ninth-placed Gillingham.

And the main reason for their success this season is their away record, having won four, drawn three, and lost just twice on their travels.

This record is partly due to the fact that, like in Gillingham's home games, they have one of the best defensive records in League Two, having conceded just six goals in nine away league games.

It will certainly be an interesting encounter on Saturday, as the side with one of the best home records in the league, and in fact in England, hosts the side with one of the best away records in the league.

It should certainly be a very entertaining encounter, and one that will be tough to predict, as both teams battle it out in their quest for promotion glory.

Team News

Gillingham

Things are looking good for the Gills, as apart from having Mark McCammon (hamstring) and Luis Cumbers (fibula) still sidelined, manager Mark Stimson has a fully fit squad to choose from.

Long-term absentee Dennis Oli could return to the side and possibly make the substitutes bench, after recovering from his foot injury and playing 75 minutes in the Gills' Reserves 2-2 draw with QPR midweek.

However, there is a bit of bad news, as Adam Miller will miss the match through suspension, after picking his fifth yellow card of the season in the game against Barnet.

Brentford

Bad news for Bees manager Andy Scott, as two key players, full back John Halls and midfielder Adam Newton, are both sidelined with knee injuries. Fellow midfielder Gary Smith will also be ruled out for the game, despite starting rehabilitation from injury.

There is one bit of good news for Scott, however, as goalkeeper Ben Hamer should return between the posts after missing last week's game at Bradford through suspension.

Officials

Referee:O Langford

Assistant Referees:JM Hayto and RP Whitton

Fourth Official: D Buck