Preston (H) - 21 Oct 14

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Preston won here 2-1 last season whilst the Gills won the previous encounter at Priestfield - another 2-1 scoreline in August 2004.

Preston have lost just once in the league this season - a 3-1 defeat at Walsall.

Preston have scored in each of their last 14 league games keeping 5 clean sheets this season (joint best in League 1) and are the only side to have scored in all their league matches so far.

Preston have only led at half time in 1 of their 4 away league games, winning the match 4-0. The Gills have only been behind in 1 of their 6 home games losing it 3-0.

Preston have scored 13 goals in the first half of league matches, more than any other League 1 side.

Preston conceded 585 fouls in the league last season, the worst in the division but their 99 before today is the second best.

Preston have scored first in 8 of their 11 league games and are unbeaten when doing so, winning 5. The Gills have scored first in 6 of their 13, winning 3 and losing 2.
When conceding the first goal Preston have recovered to earn 4 points from a potential 9, the Gills only 1 point from a potential 15.

Preston haven't lost a match this or last season combined when either scoring first (30 wins from 40) or leading at half time (19 wins from 24).

7:45
Kick-Off

7:55
Preston hits the woodwork.

8:19
Brennan Dickenson hits the woodwork.

8:31
Half-time: 0-0

8:57
Preston hits the woodwork.

9:00
Preston hits the woodwork.

9:01
GOAL! Gillingham 0-1 Preston

9:28
Preston hits the woodwork.

9:35
Full-time: 0-1