Walsall 2-2 Gillingham
Updated
It finished level: Walsall 2-2 Gillingham in the League Two (Round 41) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Aaron Loupalo-Bi 21', Daniel Kanu 66'. Gillingham goals: Ronan Hale 50', Seb Palmer Houlden 63'. Expected goals: 1.18-2.22. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Garath McCleary (7.6).
Match report
Walsall 2-2 Gillingham: match report
Walsall and Gillingham shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Friday 3 April in the League Two.
Aaron Loupalo-Bi put Walsall ahead on 21' (1-0), Ronan Hale levelled for Gillingham on 50' (1-1), Seb Palmer Houlden restored Gillingham's lead on 63' (1-2) and Daniel Kanu levelled for Walsall on 66' (2-2).
Walsall had 59% of the ball, shots were 9-12 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-2.22. Gillingham will feel they deserved more.
Garath McCleary (Gillingham) was player of the match with a 7.6 rating.
Attendance: 5,994. Referee: William Davis.
Match stats
| Walsall | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 2.22 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 254 (68%) | 152 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 8 |
Lineups
Walsall (4-3-3): Myles Roberts, Rico Browne, Priestley Farquharson, Harrison Burke, Mason Hancock, Alexander Pattison, Brandon Comley, Jamie Jellis, Aaron Loupalo-Bi, Aaron Pressley, Courtney Clarke
Gillingham (4-2-3-1): Glenn Morris, Remeao Hutton, Andrew Smith, Sam Gale, Max Clark, Harry Waldock, Nelson Khumbeni, Garath McCleary, Bradley Dack, Ronan Hale, Seb Palmer Houlden
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Aaron Loupalo-Bi (Walsall)
- 38' · Substitution · Charlie Lakin for Alexander Pattison (Walsall)
- 50' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 52' · Yellow card · Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 63' · Goal · Seb Palmer Houlden (Gillingham)
- 64' · Substitution · Daniel Kanu for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 66' · Goal · Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 69' · Substitution · Josh Andrews for Seb Palmer Houlden (Gillingham)
- 74' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Aaron Loupalo-Bi (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Jonathan Williams for Harry Waldock (Gillingham)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Sam Gale (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 1993: Walsall 20, draws 15, Gillingham 8.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Gillingham?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League Two) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026.
When and where is Walsall vs Gillingham?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Gillingham?
In 43 league meetings since 1993: Walsall 20 wins, 15 draws, Gillingham 8 wins (goals 53-36).