Gillingham 1-2 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Bristol Rovers won: Gillingham 1-2 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 39) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: Ronan Hale 17' (pen). Bristol Rovers goals: Alfie Kilgour 46', Ellis Harrison 72'. Sent off: Armani Little (90'). Expected goals: 1.18-2.17. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Alfie Kilgour (8.3).
Match report
Bristol Rovers beat Gillingham 2-1
Bristol Rovers came from behind to beat Gillingham 2-1 away from home at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 21 March in the League Two.
Ronan Hale put Gillingham ahead from the penalty spot on 17' (1-0), Alfie Kilgour levelled for Bristol Rovers on 46' (1-1) and Ellis Harrison restored Bristol Rovers' lead on 72' (1-2).
Armani Little (Gillingham) was sent off on 90+13'.
Gillingham had 54% of the ball, shots were 9-18 (3-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-2.17.
Alfie Kilgour (Bristol Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,764. Referee: Charles Breakspear.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 2.17 |
| Total shots | 9 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 23 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 170 (59%) | 121 (53%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 9 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 11 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-5-2): Jake Turner, Sam Gale, Omar Beckles, Andrew Smith, Max Clark, Harry Waldock, Armani Little, Bradley Dack, Remeao Hutton, Josh Andrews, Ronan Hale
Bristol Rovers (3-4-1-2): Brad Young, Kofi Balmer, Alfie Kilgour, Riley Harbottle, Joel Senior, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Jack Sparkes, Tommy Leigh, Fabrizio Cavegn, Ellis Harrison
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 34' · Yellow card · Tommy Leigh (Bristol Rovers)
- 35' · Yellow card · Harry Waldock (Gillingham)
- 45' · Yellow card · Alfie Kilgour (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Luke Thomas for Riley Harbottle (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Kane Thompson-Sommers for Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Yusuf Akhamrich for Tommy Leigh (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Ryan De Havilland for Jack Sparkes (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Goal · Alfie Kilgour (Bristol Rovers)
- 59' · Substitution · Shadrach Ogie for Andrew Smith (Gillingham)
- 71' · Yellow card · Remeao Hutton (Gillingham)
- 72' · Goal · Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 72' · Yellow card · Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 77' · Substitution · Seb Palmer Houlden for Max Clark (Gillingham)
- 77' · Substitution · Sam Vokes for Josh Andrews (Gillingham)
- 78' · Substitution · Garath McCleary for Harry Waldock (Gillingham)
- 82' · Substitution · Joe Quigley for Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 89' · Yellow card · Armani Little (Gillingham)
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Brad Young (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+13 · Red card · Armani Little (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 1996: Gillingham 15, draws 7, Bristol Rovers 6.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers?
Bristol Rovers won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Bristol Rovers?
In 28 league meetings since 1996: Gillingham 15 wins, 7 draws, Bristol Rovers 6 wins (goals 45-23).