Youth Director Bobby Paterson takes his U18s to Colchester this afternoon for their Youth Alliance Cup Area Final.

Former Gillingham Legend Joe Dunne currently heads up the youth system at Layer Road and he is sure to have his side ready to face his old club.

The two teams have already met twice this season with the honours even at a victory each.

Today's winners will face the winners of the northern Area Final which will be decided next month when Tranmere Rovers take on Preston North End.

The match kicks-off at 2pm.

Gills: Shane Herbert, Ashley Burton, Ashley Dumas, Kevin Partleton, Frank Chappell, Tom Bryant, Luke Howell, Craig Stone, Frannie Collin, Andy Pugh, Charlie Clyde.
Subs: Anthony Ebili, Rory Hill, Luis Cumbers, Mark Gradosielski, Christopher Kiely.