Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth said his players are in a positive place after earning a point at Fleetwood in midweek. The Gills will host Northampton Town at the MEMS Priestfield Stadium on Saturday as both sides search for their first goal of the season.
How is the squad shaping up for Saturday?
Garath McCleary is training on the grass and may return soon, while Sam Tabares and Bradley Dack are close to returning but may not be fit for the match. Ethan Coleman and Armani Little remain out due to injury, and Kadeem Harris will miss a lengthy period after rupturing his ACL. Despite being down several players, Ainsworth believes his team can still win the game.
What does the recent form mean for morale?
Gillingham earned a point away from home against Fleetwood, leaving them with 1 point from two games this season. 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). The title race sees them 5 points behind leaders Barnet.
Where can fans follow the team's progress?
Supporters can check upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page and stay updated on player availability via the injuries hub. For deeper insight into performance trends, the stats section offers detailed breakdowns.
What is the outlook for the Northampton Town match?
Ainsworth wants his side to build on the Fleetwood result and secure their first goal and win of the campaign. With confidence growing in the dressing room, the Gills aim to turn their positive place into tangible results on Saturday.
