Gillingham 1-1 Colchester
Updated
It finished level: Gillingham 1-1 Colchester in the League Two (Round 23) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: Robbie McKenzie 74'. Colchester goals: Arthur Read 87' (pen). Expected goals: 0.89-1.41. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Jack Tucker (8.3).
Match report
Gillingham 1-1 Colchester: match report
It finished 1-1 between Gillingham and Colchester in the League Two on Monday 29 December.
Robbie McKenzie put Gillingham ahead on 74' (1-0) and Arthur Read levelled for Colchester from the penalty spot on 87' (1-1).
Gillingham had 44% of the ball, shots were 16-15 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.89-1.41.
Jack Tucker (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 7,284. Referee: Matthew Russell.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.89 | 1.41 |
| Total shots | 16 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 29 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 159 (63%) | 240 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 16 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 11 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-4-1-2): Jake Turner, Conor Masterson, Andrew Smith, Sam Gale, Remeao Hutton, Robbie McKenzie, Armani Little, Aaron Rowe, Bradley Dack, Seb Palmer Houlden, Sam Vokes
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Ellis Iandolo, Teddy Bishop, Arthur Read, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Micah Mbick
Key events
- 58' · Substitution · Josh Andrews for Sam Vokes (Gillingham)
- 68' · Substitution · Elliott Nevitt for Seb Palmer Houlden (Gillingham)
- 68' · Substitution · Owura Edwards for Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- 74' · Goal · Robbie McKenzie (Gillingham)
- 77' · Yellow card · Kyreece Lisbie (Colchester)
- 81' · Substitution · Samson Tovide for Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 82' · Substitution · Will Goodwin for Micah Mbick (Colchester)
- 86' · Yellow card · Armani Little (Gillingham)
- 87' · Goal · Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 88' · Substitution · Kane Vincent-Young for Kyreece Lisbie (Colchester)
- 90' · Substitution · Ethan Coleman for Conor Masterson (Gillingham)
- 90' · Substitution · Jonathan Williams for Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 1993: Gillingham 8, draws 9, Colchester 11.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Colchester?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Mon, 29 Dec 2025.
When and where is Gillingham vs Colchester?
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 19:45 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Colchester?
In 28 league meetings since 1993: Gillingham 8 wins, 9 draws, Colchester 11 wins (goals 28-38).