With goalkeeper Simon Royce (knee) and midfielder Danny Jackman (shoulder) completing a full 90 minutes in the reserves midweek thrashing of Eastbourne Borough, Mark Stimson has a near full strength squad to choose from.

Deadline day signing striker James Walker, from Southend United, will come straight into contention for a place in the starting eleven. Long-term injury victim Simon King (ankle ligaments) has been given the green light to begin jogging but remains some way off a return to competitive action.

He is joined on the sidelines by striker Jacob Erskine (ankle) and defender Garry Richards who has recovered from his knee injury but has now been struck down with a severe case of conjunctivitis.  

CURRENT FORM:

Last Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Walsall means that Gillingham are unbeaten in their last three league outings, all three ending in draws. The point against the Saddlers leaves the Gills 19th in League One, five points and nine places behind the Bees in tenth.

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TEAM NEWS - BRENTFORD

Bees Manager Andy Scott has no suspensions ahead of the weekend's match and goalkeeper Nikki Bull (shoulder surgery) is Brentford's only injury concern.

His deputy will be Wojciech Szczesny who renewed his loan spell from Arsenal during the January transfer window. Fellow loan signing Lionel Ainsworth from Huddersfield Town is set to make his first appearance for the Bees after arriving on loan last week.

Striker John Akinde is also set to make his debut, the powerful forward was a deadline day loan capture from Bristol City.  

CURRENT FORM:

Of the sides promoted from League Two this season, Brentford lead the pack sitting comfortably in 10th place in League One. They have a good record against the Gills, winning this season's reverse encounter 1-0 at krbs Priestfield on Boxing Day, while both fixtures last season ended in 1-1 draws. They have won five, drawn seven and lost just two of their home league games at Griffin Park in 2009/10 

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COLOURS:

Gillingham: Blue Shirts with White Trim, Blue Shorts with White Trim, Blue Socks with White Trim

Brentford: Red and White striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks

OFFICIALS:

Referee: Pat Miller
Assistants: Gavin Muge and Tim Robinson
4th Official: Marvin Thompson

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