Bristol Rovers aim to claim their second away win of the season when they visit Gillingham on Saturday. The Pirates are looking to respond after a 2-0 loss at Grimsby Town last week ended a run of four consecutive victories.

The defeat at Blundell Park saw Rovers drop to second place in Sky Bet League Two. They have 12 points from six matches, with four wins and two losses. Their recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one defeat from the last five outings. The team's overall record shows 12 goals scored and eight conceded from their six league games.

Gillingham present a fresh challenge after a significant summer overhaul. Sixteen players left the Kent club at the end of their contracts, prompting a major rebuild. Manager Neil Harris has brought in ten players aged 23 or younger, with five of their six loan additions fitting that profile.

Key arrivals include James Brophy, who played a vital role in Cambridge United's promotion last term, defender Liam Gordon, and midfielders Nick Freeman and Kadeem Harris. Gillingham started the season with a loss to Walsall but have since drawn three and won two, including back-to-back victories over Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers. They currently sit 11th in the table.

Rovers have a mixed recent record against Gillingham, winning just two of the last ten meetings. Both of those wins came away from home, including a 1-0 victory in 2019 secured by a Jonson Clarke-Harris goal. On that occasion, Rovers were behind at half-time to a Ronan Hale penalty before goals from Alfie Kilgour and Ellis Harrison turned the game around.

Ellis Harrison remains a key figure for Rovers this campaign, having scored 11 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions. The striker's goal minutes have been key, with his goals arriving at an average of one every 135 minutes of play, a rate the team will hope he can maintain at Priestfield.

Supporters can check the full schedule on the club's fixtures page. Ticket information for the trip to Priestfield Stadium, located at ME7 4DD and a ten-minute walk from Gillingham Railway Station, was available in-store until midday on Thursday.

The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, 19 September. It is Rovers' second successive away fixture as they seek to regain momentum in the promotion race. The team will be looking to improve on their average of 2.0 goals per game scored so far this season while tightening a defence that has conceded an average of 1.33 goals per match.

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