Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth looks to build on wins over Newport and Harrogate when they visit Cheltenham Town

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth says making it three wins on the spin this week would be “phenomenal”.

The Gills travel to Cheltenham Town on Tuesday night for a League 2 fixture.

Ainsworth’s side go into the game on the back of successive victories, against the bottom two teams, and Ainsworth is expecting a tough test against Steve Cotterill’s side.

“Steve Cotterill’s definitely a good manager,” said Ainsworth. “He’s probably got more games under his belt than me - and I’m one of the most [experienced] in the division.

“He’s a real experienced campaigner. He knows how to get results and how to dig in.

“We saw that when Cheltenham came to Priestfield. I watched that one on TV back at home.”

Ainsworth was recovering from heart surgery when the Gills drew 1-1 at home to Cheltenham, only earning a point thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser.

“I’ll be hoping we can turn that result around,” Ainsworth continued.

“Three wins on the spin would be phenomenal for us with what we’re trying to achieve this season, but it’s a tough place to go.”

Much has changed since that drawn match in October. Back then, Cheltenham were bottom of the table, and the Gills were sitting in third place.

The Gills are hoping to pick up the pace again, and a win on Saturday left them 12th.

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Cotterill’s team have made big strides, losing their last two games but 10 points clear of the relegation places ahead of the midweek contest.

The Gills were well backed on Saturday by 472 away supporters and Ainsworth’s men will be well backed again this week, despite a tough ask for fans to venture three hours west for a Tuesday night game.

Ainsworth also hailed the travelling supporters after Saturday’s win.

“Back-to-back wins is really nice,