Gillingham 3-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Gillingham won: Gillingham 3-0 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 7) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Gillingham goals: James Brophy 55', Sheldon Kendall 85', Sheldon Kendall 89'. Expected goals: 2.36-0.51. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Nick Freeman (8.3).
Match report
Gillingham rout Bristol Rovers 3-0
Gillingham thrashed Bristol Rovers 3-0 at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 19 September in the League Two.
James Brophy put Gillingham ahead on 55' (1-0), Sheldon Kendall made it 2-0 on 85' and added another on 89' (3-0).
Gillingham had 55% of the ball, shots were 11-10 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.36-0.51. Gillingham were the better side on chances, too.
Nick Freeman (Gillingham) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,947. Referee: Sunny Sukhvir Gill.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.36 | 0.51 |
| Total shots | 11 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 26 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 229 (65%) | 172 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total shots | 11 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Andrew Smith, Omar Beckles, Logan Dobbs, Nick Freeman, Robbie McKenzie, Eli King, Lamin Sillah, James Brophy, Harry Waldock, Ronan Hale
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Brad Young, Tom James, Kofi Balmer, Ciarán Kelly, Ben Purrington, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Shaqai Forde, Jack Aitchison, Bobby Kamwa, Ellis Harrison
Key events
- 55' · Goal · James Brophy (Gillingham)
- 62' · Substitution · Garath McCleary for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 64' · Substitution · Fabrizio Cavegn for Bobby Kamwa (Bristol Rovers)
- 65' · Yellow card · Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 68' · Yellow card · Kofi Balmer (Bristol Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny for Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
- 75' · Substitution · Will Goodwin for Lamin Sillah (Gillingham)
- 80' · Substitution · Joe Quigley for Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 83' · Substitution · Sheldon Kendall for Harry Waldock (Gillingham)
- 83' · Substitution · Michael Luxton for Eli King (Gillingham)
- 85' · Goal · Sheldon Kendall (Gillingham)
- 89' · Goal · Sheldon Kendall (Gillingham)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Garath McCleary (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 1996: Gillingham 15, draws 7, Bristol Rovers 6.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers?
Gillingham won, 3-0 (League Two) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Bristol Rovers?
In 28 league meetings since 1996: Gillingham 15 wins, 7 draws, Bristol Rovers 6 wins (goals 45-23).