Nick Freeman says Saturday's home clash with Northampton Town will be a good test for Gillingham as they seek their first win of the season. The 30-year-old wing-back has settled in well at the club and believes the match at MEMS Priestfield Stadium, also known as ME7, will be a positive challenge.
How Freeman views the upcoming Northampton test
Freeman said: "It's going to be a good test." He added that it would be lovely to secure a win at home against a strong side in front of the club's own fans. His comments come after Gillingham recorded a good result in their previous match last Saturday, though they remain without a league win this season.
What the live data shows about Gillingham's start
League standing: 21st in League Two, 1 pts, 0W-1D-1L from 2 games, recent form DL. Goals this season: 0 scored, 3 conceded (-3 goal difference). Title race: 5 points behind leaders Barnet. These numbers highlight the urgency behind Freeman's call for a strong performance against Northampton, who were relegated from League One last season.
How injuries are shaping Gillingham's options
Liam Gordon and Kadeem Harris remain sidelined with long-term injuries, limiting defensive options for the head coach. Their absences mean Freeman's versatility in the wing-back role is increasingly important as Gillingham look to build on their recent improvement.
What this means for Gillingham's next steps
With the fixture against Northampton Town approaching, Freeman and his teammates know a win would lift them off the bottom of the table and provide momentum ahead of a run of games you can check on our fixtures page. The club will look to turn recent promise into their first three points of the campaign.
