We bring you all the team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup sponsored by E.On First Round match between Barnet and Gillingham at Underhill.
The Gills, who are currently 19th in Coca-Cola League One, go into the match off a 1-1 draw against Doncaster Rovers at the KRBS Priestfield Stadium on Tuesday, the goal scored by on-loan striker Chris Dickson.
Paul Fairclough's Barnet, who are currently eighth in the Coca-Cola League Two table, come into the match off a 1-1 draw against Notts County thanks to Jason Puncheon's goal at Underhill on Tuesday.
The Gills will be looking to emulate their 1999/2000 FA Cup run where they eventually exited in the Quarter Finals as they lost 5-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 20th February 2000. That FA Cup run saw Gillingham beat Cheltenham Town 3-2 in a First Round replay at Priestfield after an initial 1-1 draw at Whaddon Road, a 3-1 win over Darlington in Round Two, a 2-1 win over Walsall in a replay in the Third Round after an initial 1-1 draw, a Fourth Round 3-1 win over then-Premiership side Bradford City and another 3-1 win over a Premiership club, Sheffield Wednesday, in the Fifth Round.
Barnet's best ever FA Cup run was last season. They won 3-1 at Gainsborough Trinity in the First Round, beat Northampton Town 4-1 in Round Two, Championship side Colchester United were upset in the Third Round as they lost 2-1 at Underhill before the Bees lost 2-0 to Plymouth Argyle in the Fourth Round on Saturday 27th January.
There have been eight previous fixtures between the two sides and the honours are even with three wins each and two draws.
The last fixture between the two clubs was an Endsleigh Insurance Third Division match at Priestfield on Tuesday 13th February 1996 when the Gills beat the Bees 1-0 thanks to a goal from striker Steve Butler.
Gillingham Team News
Gills Manager Mark Stimson may have to do without Chris Dickson for the trip to Underhill.
Dickson is currently on-loan at the KRBS Priestfield Stadium from Charlton Athletic and Stimson is waiting on a decision from the Addicks as to whether the young striker can play on Saturday.
Team captain Andrew Crofts plays his last game before joining up with the Wales squad for their Euro 2008 qualifying matches against the Republic of Ireland next Saturday and Germany the following Wednesday.
Former Bees Simon King and Barry Cogan return to Underhill for the first time since joining the Gills in July. Defender King, the Barnet 2006/07 Player of the Year, made 167 appearances in three seasons for the Bees and scored seven goals whilst midfielder Cogan scored three goals in 45 appearances for Barnet in the 2006/07 season.
Striker Andy Pugh is currently on a month's loan at Blue Square South side Welling United and is in their squad for the trip to Dorchester United.
Democratic Republic of Congo striker Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu, who is currently on-loan at Coca-Cola League Two club Bradford City until the end of the year, has been given permission to play for the Bantams in the FA Cup First Round match against Chester City at Valley Parade on Saturday.
Gills from: Simon Royce, Derek Stillie, Nicky Southall, Efe Sodje, Ian Cox, Simon King, Sean Clohessy, Duncan Jupp, Craig Armstrong, Marvin Hamilton, Tom Bryant, Mark Bentley, Andy Crofts, Aaron Brown, Barry Cogan, Steve Lomas, Craig Stone, Delroy Facey, Gary Mulligan, David Graham, Chris Dickson.
Gills Kit: Blue Shirts with White trim, Blue Shorts with White trim, Blue Socks with White trim.
Barnet Team News
Bees Manager Paul Fairclough may have to do without Ismail Yakubu for the visit of Gillingham.
Captain Yakubu has missed the last month due to being sidelined with a groin injury and is the only doubt for the hosts.
Former Gills goalkeeper Lee Harrison and midfielder Ashley Carew are included in the Bees squad. Harrison made two appearances for Gillingham whilst on-loan from Charlton Athletic in 1992 whilst Carew came through the youth ranks at Priestfield and was released in 2005 after completing a three-year scholarship.
Bees from: Lee Harrison, Rob Beckwith, Joe Devera, Ismail Yakubu, James Cole, Sagi Burton, Ian Hendon, Kenny Gillet, Joe O'Cearuill, Nicky Nicolau, Neal Bishop, Michael Leary, Jason Puncheon, Max Porter, Ashley Carew, Danny Hart, Josh Wright, Liam Hatch, Anthony Thomas, Giuliano Grazioli, Adam Birchall, Stephane Seanla, Jason Norville.
Bees Kit: Old Gold and Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts with White trim, Black Socks with White trim.
One To Watch: Jason Puncheon
The winger started his career as a scholar at Milton Keynes Dons and turned professional when offered a contract by then-Dons Manager Stuart Murdoch. Puncheon made 42 appearances for the Dons, scoring one goal, before being signed by Paul Fairclough on a free transfer in July 2006. Since moving to Underhill, Puncheon has made 62 appearances and scored 13 goals.
Officials
Referee: Pat Miller (Bedfordshire)
Assistant Referees: Nick Hobbis (West Midlands) and Geoff Russell (Northamptonshire)
Fourth Official: Harry Lennard (East Sussex)
GillsBet Odds
Barnet to win - 6/4
Draw - 9/5
Gillingham to win - 8/5
Fixtures
Friday 9th November
Hereford United v Leeds United - 19:45
Saturday 10th November
Billericay Town v Swansea City - 13:00
Darlington v Northampton Town
Hampton & Richmond Borough v Dagenham & Redbridge
Leyton Orient v Bristol Rovers
Bury v Workington
Accrington Stanley v Huddersfield Town
Barrow v AFC Bournemouth
Southend United v Rochdale
Team Bath v Chasetown
Bradford City v Chester City
Morecambe v Port Vale
Mansfield Town v Lewes
Exeter City v Stevenage Borough
Oldham Athletic v Doncaster Rovers
Peterborough United v Wrexham
Halifax Town v Burton Albion
York City v Havant & Waterlooville
Harrogate Railway v Droylsden
Rushden & Diamonds v Macclesfield Town
Ware v Kidderminster Harriers
Walsall v Shrewsbury Town
Horsham v Maidenhead United
Altrincham v Millwall
Cheltenham Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
Stockport County v Staines Town
Crewe Alexandra v Milton Keynes Dons
Lincoln City v Nottingham Forest
Cambridge United v Aldershot Town
Notts County v Histon
Oxford United v Northwich Victoria
Carlisle United v Grimsby Town
Eastbourne Borough v Weymouth
Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers
Wycombe Wanderers v Swindon Town
Luton Town v Brentford
Sunday 11th November
Gainsborough Trinity v Hartlepool United - 14:00
Forest Green Rovers v Rotherham United - 15:00
Torquay United v Yeovil Town - 15:15
Ticket News
Gillingham fans have been allocated just over 1000 tickets in the North East Terrace.
Prices:
Adult - £15
Under 18s/Senior Citizen/Student - £11
Kick-Off is at 15:00.
In the event of a draw, the replay will be played at the KRBS Priestfield Stadium on Wednesday 21st November.
Match Preview by James Case.
