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Crewe host 13th placed Gillingham looking to make it 8 wins out of 11. 4 wins out of 6 has helped Gillingham recover from a dreadful start which saw them lose 4 of their first 5 games. Both sides have 17 points, but Crewe’s goal difference of +3 leaves them 3 places higher than Gillingham.

Vital Quotes:

Gillingham boss Ronnie Jepson: Dario is someone any young, aspiring manager looks up to. It has been fantastic what he has achieved at Crewe. He has put the structure in place and works exceptionally hard for the rewards. The players he has produced that have gone on to play in the Premiership and for their country is fantastic and the transfer money has helped the club move in the right direction.’

Crewe Team News:

Crewe will be without David Vaughan for tomorrow’s game as the midfielder is on international duty with Wales. Vaughany’s place is likely to go to either Darran Kempson or Danny O’Donnell, with the 3-4-3 formation expected to return.

On the injury front, Darren Moss and Luke Rodgers have picked up injuries and are definitely out, whilst Julien Baudet could be in line for a shock return just one week after hobbling off with ankle ligament damage. Jon Otsemobor, Rodney Jack, Michael Higdon, Lee Bell, Luke Varney and Michael O’Connor are all expected to be fit for tomorrow’s game.

Player to watch: Ryan Lowe

Ryan Lowe is expected to partner Luke Varney and Nicky Maynard in attack following his superb hat-trick last weekend. The goalscoring winger has scored 6 goals in 7 starts since joining the club as a free agent in the summer.

Gillingham Team News:

Gillingham are without World Cup duo Kelvin Jack and Brett Sancho as a result of injuries. Andrew Crofts is away on international duty with Wales, though striker Gary Mulligan is expected to be fit. Former Crewe trialist Bas Savage is in the Gillingham squad.

Player to watch: Matthew Jarvis

The midfielder is Gillingham’s top scorer with season with 5 goals, and also leads the way in terms of assists with 3.

Match Facts & Stats

Crewe’s Top Goalscorer: Nicky Maynard – 8

Gillingham’s Top Goalscorer: Matthew Jarvis – 5

Crewe’s Leading Assistsman: Luke Varney – 6

Gillingham’s Leading Assistsman: Matthew Jarvis – 3

Gillingham are 5th in the League One form guide with 13 points from 6 games; Crewe are 8th with 9 points in that time

Last week’s attendance of 5,989 was Crewe’s highest attendance this season – mainly due to the large away following

Of their 7 away games this season, Gillingham have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 4

Ref Watch:

Eddie Ilderton

Match Prediction:

Crewe 2-1 Gillingham