Match info
- Competição
- EFL Trophy · England
- Início
- Estádio
- Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent
- Capacidade
- 11.582
- Gramado
- grass
Forma recente
últimos 5 jogosGillinghamPort Vale11ELeague 2
Accrington StanleyGillingham31DLeague 2
GillinghamBrighton U2143VEFL Trophy
Rotherham UnitedGillingham14VLeague 2
GillinghamNewport County00ELeague 2
Fulham U21Brighton U2124VPremier League 2 U21
Brighton U21Bournemouth U2133EPremier League 2 U21
GillinghamBrighton U2143DEFL Trophy
Brighton U21Sheffield United U2121VPremier League Cup U21
Liverpool U21Brighton U2151DPremier League 2 U21
Escalações
confirmada
Gillingham
- 6E. ColemanEnglandM
- 16J. BrophyEnglandM
- 23B. DackEnglandF
- 9T. EavesEnglandF
- 40R. LuthraEnglandG
- 5A. SmithEnglandD
- 18S. KendallEnglandF
- 29H. WebsterEnglandD
- 20J. DaleyD
- 27M. LuxtonM
- 10Ronan HaleRepublic of IrelandF
- 1O. WrightEnglandG
- 12G. McClearyJamaicaM
- 3Conor McManusRepublic of IrelandD
- 26L. DobbsD
- 30S. BoothF
Brighton U21
- 48B. BarclayEnglandD
- 61S. HallAustraliaG
- 45K. ShawEnglandM
- 18S. KeoghRepublic of IrelandD
- 49N. OriolaM
- 50S. NtiM
- 51C. MackleyD
- 57T. SilsbyM
- 46G. MundayF
- 69Tate FerdinandD
- 55D. LaneM
- 68B. PalmerJamaicaM
- 58V. JosephF
- 71Isaiah AlakiuD
- 13M. DikeG
Confronto direto
2 confrontosGillinghamBrighton U2143EFL Trophy
GillinghamBrighton U2132FA Trophy
Our Gillingham vs Brighton U21 prediction for the EFL Trophy match on October 13, 2026, points to a tight contest at Priestfield Stadium. Based on the latest odds and team form, Gillingham has a 52% chance of winning, the draw is at 27%, and Brighton U21 has a 21% chance.
Team Form
Gillingham's recent form is mixed with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. They beat Rotherham United 4-1 away on Oct 10 and Bristol Rovers 3-0 at home on Sep 19. However, they lost 3-0 to York City and 4-1 to Cambridge United in the EFL Trophy. Brighton U21 have three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five. They beat Sheffield United U21 2-1 and Leicester City U21 3-0, but lost 5-1 to Liverpool U21. Both teams have shown they can score and concede goals.
Head-to-Head Record
These teams have met once before, in the FA Trophy on Oct 4, 2022. Gillingham won that match 3-2 at home. This gives Gillingham a psychological edge, but Brighton U21 will be eager to level the head-to-head record.
League Table Positions
Gillingham compete in League 2, while Brighton U21 play in Premier League 2 U21 and various cup competitions. The EFL Trophy often sees senior teams face development sides, and the home advantage for Gillingham could be a key factor in this match.
Win Probability: Gillingham or Brighton U21?
We calculate the win probability based on bookmaker odds and recent form. The average odds imply a home win chance around 40%, a draw near 36%, and an away win near 24%. After adjusting for Gillingham's home advantage and their previous H2H win, we give Gillingham a 52% chance, the draw 27%, and Brighton U21 21%. Gillingham are the more likely winners, but the match is not one-sided.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers see this as an open match. The best odds available are 2.45 for a Gillingham win, 2.62 for the draw, and 2.80 for a Brighton U21 victory. Based on the stats, our Gillingham vs Brighton U21 prediction is a home win, but the draw is a real possibility. For betting tips, the home win offers value given Gillingham's experience against senior teams.