Gillingham 3-2 Newport County
Updated
Gillingham won: Gillingham 3-2 Newport County in the League Two (Round 27) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: Conor Masterson 30', Armani Little 90'+1 (pen), Garath McCleary 90'+9. Newport County goals: Michael Spellman 4', Cameron Antwi 84'. Expected goals: 3.35-1.25. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Max Clark (8.7).
Match report
Gillingham beat Newport County 3-2
Gillingham came from behind to beat Newport County 3-2 at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 17 January in the League Two.
Michael Spellman put Newport County ahead on 4' (0-1), Conor Masterson levelled for Gillingham on 30' (1-1), Cameron Antwi restored Newport County's lead on 84' (1-2), Armani Little levelled for Gillingham from the penalty spot on 90+1' (2-2) and Garath McCleary restored Gillingham's lead on 90+9' (3-2).
Garath McCleary's 90+9' strike proved decisive.
Gillingham had 56% of the ball, shots were 20-22 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 3.35-1.25. Gillingham were the better side on chances, too.
Max Clark (Gillingham) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 5,548. Referee: Carl Brook.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.35 | 1.25 |
| Total shots | 20 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 47 | 37 |
| Big chances | 6 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 327 (77%) | 219 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 20 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 14 |
Lineups
Gillingham (4-2-3-1): Glenn Morris, Sam Gale, Andrew Smith, Conor Masterson, Max Clark, Robbie McKenzie, Armani Little, Jonny Smith, Bradley Dack, Aaron Rowe, Josh Andrews
Newport County (5-4-1): Jordan Wright, Lee Jenkins, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Liam Shephard, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Michael Spellman, Matt Smith, Harrison Biggins, Bobby Kamwa, Nathaniel Opoku
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 30' · Goal · Conor Masterson (Gillingham)
- 55' · Substitution · Tanatswa Nyakuhwa for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 62' · Yellow card · Max Clark (Gillingham)
- 70' · Substitution · Garath McCleary for Jonny Smith (Gillingham)
- 76' · Substitution · Cameron Antwi for Lee Jenkins (Newport County)
- 76' · Substitution · Ciaran Brennan for Matt Smith (Newport County)
- 84' · Goal · Cameron Antwi (Newport County)
- 86' · Substitution · Remeao Hutton for Aaron Rowe (Gillingham)
- 87' · Substitution · Sam Vokes for Josh Andrews (Gillingham)
- 88' · Substitution · Joe Thomas for Liam Shephard (Newport County)
- 89' · Substitution · James Crole for Nathaniel Opoku (Newport County)
- 90' · Yellow card · Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Armani Little (Gillingham)
- 90'+9 · Goal · Garath McCleary (Gillingham)
- 90'+12 · Substitution · Ethan Coleman for Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 90'+16 · Yellow card · Ciaran Brennan (Newport County)
- 90'+16 · Yellow card · Matthew Baker (Newport County)
- 90'+16 · Yellow card · Andrew Smith (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 2022: Gillingham 2, draws 1, Newport County 6.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Newport County?
Gillingham won, 3-2 (League Two) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Newport County?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Newport County?
In 9 league meetings since 2022: Gillingham 2 wins, 1 draws, Newport County 6 wins (goals 8-15).