Gillingham 2-0 Tranmere
Updated
Gillingham won: Gillingham 2-0 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 6) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: Logan Dobbs 68', Ronan Hale 80'. Expected goals: 1.49-1.25. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Ronan Hale (8.3).
Match report
Gillingham beat Tranmere 2-0
Gillingham beat Tranmere 2-0 at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 12 September in the League Two.
Logan Dobbs put Gillingham ahead on 68' (1-0) and Ronan Hale made it 2-0 on 80'.
Gillingham had 48% of the ball, shots were 10-17 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.49-1.25.
Ronan Hale (Gillingham) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,611. Referee: Alan Young.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 | 1.25 |
| Total shots | 10 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 30 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 224 (67%) | 269 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 13 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Andrew Smith, Omar Beckles, Logan Dobbs, Nick Freeman, Robbie McKenzie, Eli King, Conor McManus, James Brophy, Harry Waldock, Ronan Hale
Tranmere (4-2-3-1): Luke McGee, Joel Senior, Bobby Faulkner, Nathan Smith, Jacob Slater, Will Vaulks, Sam Finley, Dylan Jones, Thomas Ince, Charlie Whitaker, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 26' · Yellow card · Robbie McKenzie (Gillingham)
- 31' · Yellow card · Nathan Smith (Tranmere)
- 35' · Yellow card · Eli King (Gillingham)
- 55' · Substitution · Garath McCleary for Harry Waldock (Gillingham)
- 58' · Substitution · Jordan Davies for Dylan Jones (Tranmere)
- 68' · Goal · Logan Dobbs (Gillingham)
- 70' · Substitution · Zane Okoro for Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 70' · Substitution · Tom Conlon for Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 79' · Substitution · George Nevett for Nathan Smith (Tranmere)
- 79' · Substitution · David Kamara for Jacob Slater (Tranmere)
- 80' · Substitution · Jack Daley for Logan Dobbs (Gillingham)
- 80' · Goal · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 82' · Substitution · Lamin Sillah for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 86' · Yellow card · Conor McManus (Gillingham)
- 90' · Yellow card · Will Vaulks (Tranmere)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Michael Luxton for Robbie McKenzie (Gillingham)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Sheldon Kendall for Conor McManus (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2000: Gillingham 9, draws 6, Tranmere 7.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Tranmere?
Gillingham won, 2-0 (League Two) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Tranmere?
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00 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).