Gillingham 0-2 Swindon
Updated
Swindon won: Gillingham 0-2 Swindon in the League Two (Round 38) on Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Swindon goals: Aaron Drinan 69', Fletcher Holman 86'. Expected goals: 1.22-0.66. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Connor Ripley (9).
Match report
Swindon beat Gillingham 2-0
Swindon saw off Gillingham 2-0 away from home at Priestfield Stadium on Tuesday 17 March in the League Two.
Aaron Drinan put Swindon ahead on 69' (0-1) and Fletcher Holman made it 0-2 on 86'.
Gillingham had 50% of the ball, shots were 20-7 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.22-0.66. Gillingham created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Connor Ripley (Swindon Town) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 4,991. Referee: Emily Heaslip.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.22 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 20 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 9 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 208 (62%) | 217 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 20 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 5 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-4-1-2): Jake Turner, Sam Gale, Omar Beckles, Shadrach Ogie, Remeao Hutton, Harry Waldock, Armani Little, Max Clark, Bradley Dack, Josh Andrews, Ronan Hale
Swindon (4-3-3): Connor Ripley, Will Wright, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Ryan Tafazolli, Jake Batty, Darren Oldaker, Tom Nichols, Gavin Kilkenny, Billy Bodin, Aaron Drinan, Junior Hoilett
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Omar Beckles (Gillingham)
- 43' · Yellow card · Will Wright (Swindon)
- 45' · Yellow card · Ryan Tafazolli (Swindon)
- 60' · Substitution · Fletcher Holman for Billy Bodin (Swindon)
- 60' · Substitution · Billy Kirkman for Jake Batty (Swindon)
- 60' · Substitution · Ollie Palmer for Junior Hoilett (Swindon)
- 69' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 75' · Substitution · Joel McGregor for Darren Oldaker (Swindon)
- 77' · Yellow card · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 81' · Substitution · Garath McCleary for Max Clark (Gillingham)
- 81' · Substitution · Seb Palmer Houlden for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 81' · Substitution · Sam Vokes for Josh Andrews (Gillingham)
- 86' · Goal · Fletcher Holman (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2006: Gillingham 9, draws 10, Swindon 7.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Swindon?
Swindon won, 0-2 (League Two) on Tue, 17 Mar 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Swindon?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026, 19:45 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Swindon?
In 26 league meetings since 2006: Gillingham 9 wins, 10 draws, Swindon 7 wins (goals 40-34).