Gillingham 2-1 Tranmere
Updated
Gillingham won: Gillingham 2-1 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 31) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: Ronan Hale 25', Ronan Hale 65'. Tranmere goals: Charlie Whitaker 78'. Expected goals: 1.41-1.64. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Ronan Hale (8.6).
Match report
Gillingham beat Tranmere 2-1
Gillingham narrowly beat Tranmere 2-1 at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 7 February in the League Two.
Ronan Hale put Gillingham ahead on 25' (1-0), added another on 65' (2-0) and Charlie Whitaker pulled one back for Tranmere on 78' (2-1).
Gillingham had 38% of the ball, shots were 14-18 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.41-1.64.
Ronan Hale (Gillingham) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 5,564. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.41 | 1.64 |
| Total shots | 14 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 32 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 149 (60%) | 286 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total shots | 14 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 10 |
Lineups
Gillingham (4-2-3-1): Glenn Morris, Remeao Hutton, Omar Beckles, Travis Akomeah, Max Clark, Ethan Coleman, Armani Little, Garath McCleary, Bradley Dack, Ronan Hale, Sam Vokes
Tranmere (3-4-3): Marko Marosi, Stephan Negru, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, James Plant, Lewis Warrington, Sam Finley, Omari Patrick, Joe Ironside, Zech Obiero, Charlie Whitaker
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 63' · Substitution · Robbie McKenzie for Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 63' · Substitution · Josh Andrews for Sam Vokes (Gillingham)
- 63' · Substitution · Sam Gale for Garath McCleary (Gillingham)
- 65' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 71' · Substitution · Cameron Norman for James Plant (Tranmere)
- 72' · Substitution · Max Dickov for Zech Obiero (Tranmere)
- 74' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 78' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 80' · Substitution · Seb Palmer Houlden for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 81' · Substitution · Jason Lowe for Stephan Negru (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2000: Gillingham 9, draws 6, Tranmere 7.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Tranmere?
Gillingham won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Tranmere?
Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 15:01 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Tranmere?
In 22 league meetings since 2000: Gillingham 9 wins, 6 draws, Tranmere 7 wins (goals 33-31).