Gillingham 1-0 Crewe
Updated
Gillingham won: Gillingham 1-0 Crewe in the League Two (Round 5) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: Sam Gale 89'. Expected goals: 1.58-1.05. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Sam Gale (8.3).
Match report
Gillingham beat Crewe 1-0
Gillingham narrowly beat Crewe 1-0 at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 23 August in the League Two.
Sam Gale put Gillingham ahead on 89' (1-0).
Sam Gale's 89' strike proved decisive.
Gillingham had 50% of the ball, shots were 18-7 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.58-1.05.
Sam Gale (Gillingham) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 6,089. Referee: Abigail Byrne.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Crewe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.58 | 1.05 |
| Total shots | 18 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 16 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 178 (62%) | 191 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 3 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-5-2): Glenn Morris, Robbie McKenzie, Andrew Smith, Sam Gale, Remeao Hutton, Ethan Coleman, Bradley Dack, Armani Little, Lenni Cirino, Josh Andrews, Elliott Nevitt
Crewe (4-2-3-1): Tom Booth, Lewis Billington, James Connolly, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Owen Lunt, Conor Thomas, Tommi O'Reilly, Max Sanders, Calum Agius, Josh March
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Sam Gale (Gillingham)
- 23' · Yellow card · Reece Hutchinson (Crewe)
- 50' · Yellow card · Mickey Demetriou (Crewe)
- 66' · Yellow card · Lenni Cirino (Gillingham)
- 69' · Substitution · James Golding for Calum Agius (Crewe)
- 69' · Substitution · Emre Tezgel for Owen Lunt (Crewe)
- 71' · Substitution · Jonathan Williams for Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 71' · Substitution · Aaron Rowe for Lenni Cirino (Gillingham)
- 71' · Substitution · Sam Vokes for Josh Andrews (Gillingham)
- 84' · Substitution · Charlie Finney for Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe)
- 84' · Substitution · Louis Moult for Conor Thomas (Crewe)
- 89' · Goal · Sam Gale (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
38 league meetings since 1993: Gillingham 15, draws 7, Crewe 16.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Crewe?
Gillingham won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Gillingham vs Crewe?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Crewe?
In 38 league meetings since 1993: Gillingham 15 wins, 7 draws, Crewe 16 wins (goals 47-51).