After last week's "must win game" was drawn, our fate now lies in the hands of Fleetwood. We can secure our safety or be relegated on Tuesday without even kicking a ball.
The Gills lie 1 point about the drop zone with an inferior goal difference of 13, effectively giving Fleetwood an extra point. AFC Wimbledon know that if Fleetwood win their game in hand, they are doomed so will travel to Fleetwood today knowing a win would put them level on points with their hosts and take the fight to the final day. NOT an easy game! The Gills travel to Portsmouth who's season can only see them gain or lose 2-3 places so have nothing to play for.
A Gills win today at Portsmouth and a Fleetwood draw in either their home games against AFC Wimbledon or Sheffield Wednesday would see a final day show down with the Gills having a 3 point advantage but a worse goal difference (been their before haven't we)? If the Gills win today and Fleetwood lose today and again on Tuesday, the Gills will have secured their place in League 1 for next season.
A Gills draw or defeat will see them drop into the relegation zone if Fleetwood beat AFC Wimbledon today and their relegation would be confirmed on Tuesday with a Fleetwood victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Tuesday night is every bit as important to our season as today is and I will be following with a match facts that evening.