Gillingham 1-0 Walsall
Updated
Gillingham won: Gillingham 1-0 Walsall in the League Two (Round 2) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: Bradley Dack 58'. Expected goals: 0.47-0.54. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Shadrach Ogie (8.4).
Match report
Gillingham beat Walsall 1-0
Gillingham narrowly beat Walsall 1-0 at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 9 August in the League Two.
Bradley Dack put Gillingham ahead on 58' (1-0).
Gillingham had 56% of the ball, shots were 8-6 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.47-0.54.
Shadrach Ogie (Gillingham) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 6,498. Referee: Ross Martin.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.47 | 0.54 |
| Total shots | 8 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 14 |
| Big chances | 0 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (68%) | 159 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 8 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 4 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-4-1-2): Glenn Morris, Andrew Smith, Conor Masterson, Shadrach Ogie, Remeao Hutton, Robbie McKenzie, Armani Little, Max Clark, Bradley Dack, Elliott Nevitt, Joseph Gbode
Walsall (3-1-4-2): Myles Roberts, Connor Barrett, Mason Hancock, Aden Flint, Rico Browne, Evan Weir, Jamie Jellis, Lewis Warrington, Aaron Pressley, Jonny Stuttle, Charlie Lakin
Key events
- 34' · Yellow card · Glenn Morris (Gillingham)
- 46' · Substitution · Josh Andrews for Joseph Gbode (Gillingham)
- 55' · Yellow card · Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 56' · Yellow card · Jonny Stuttle (Walsall)
- 58' · Goal · Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 63' · Substitution · Sam Gale for Conor Masterson (Gillingham)
- 66' · Substitution · Josh Gordon for Jonny Stuttle (Walsall)
- 66' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 66' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 71' · Substitution · Ethan Coleman for Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 74' · Substitution · Jake Hollman for Lewis Warrington (Walsall)
- 75' · Yellow card · Josh Andrews (Gillingham)
- 78' · Substitution · Marcus Wyllie for Elliott Nevitt (Gillingham)
- 83' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Evan Weir (Walsall)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Ethan Coleman (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 1993: Gillingham 8, draws 15, Walsall 20.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Walsall?
Gillingham won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is Gillingham vs Walsall?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Walsall?
In 43 league meetings since 1993: Gillingham 8 wins, 15 draws, Walsall 20 wins (goals 36-53).