LAST MEETING: Leyton Orient 0 Gillingham 0 (01-01-08 League One).
The O’s were all over the Gills in this New Year’s Day clash. On-loan Adam Barcham clattered the woodwork, while JJ Melligan, Paul Terry and Sean Thornton all went close on a frustrating day for the hosts.
HEAD TO HEAD: Orient 23 wins, Gillingham 22 wins and 16 draws.
ALL ABOUT GILLINGHAM: Straight-talking chairman Paul Scally is reported to want a second promotion on the bounce, but boss Mark Stimson will be happy just to avoid relegation. A falling out over the issue is not expected, because of the strong relationship between the pair.
DANGER MEN: Top scorer Simeon Jackson is already into double figures in all competitions so far this season. Now he has been joined up front by Manchester United loanee Fabian Brandy.
PREDICTION: Leyton Orient 2 Gillingham 0.
DID YOU KNOW: Boss Mark Stimson is the only man who has won the FA Trophy three times in a row as a manager. He did it with Grays Athletic in 2005 and 2006. Then he won it again with Stevenage Borough in 2007.
WEEKEND: As the Gillingham game is midweek, the next encounter is on Saturday, December 5 when the O’s travel to the land of magic roundabouts to play Swindon Town.
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