Gillingham 0-0 Newport County
Updated
It finished level: Gillingham 0-0 Newport County in the League Two (Round 9) on Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Expected goals: 0.28-1.22. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Oliver Wright (7.9).
Match report
Gillingham 0-0 Newport County: match report
No goals at Priestfield Stadium: Gillingham 0-0 Newport County (League Two) on Saturday 3 October.
Gillingham had 67% of the ball, shots were 7-15 (1-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.28-1.22. Newport County will feel they deserved more.
Oliver Wright (Gillingham) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 5,872. Referee: Carl Brook.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.28 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 7 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 18 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 415 (81%) | 154 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 7 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 7 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Andrew Smith, Omar Beckles, Logan Dobbs, Nick Freeman, Harry Waldock, Robbie McKenzie, James Brophy, Garath McCleary, Ronan Hale, Lamin Sillah
Newport County (5-4-1): Jordan Wright, Lee Jenkins, Kyle Cameron, Joe Thomas, Cameron Norman, Matty Jacob, Michael Adu-Poku, Ciarán Brennan, Matt Dibley-Dias, Harrison Biggins, Christian Doidge
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 15' · Yellow card · Lamin Sillah (Gillingham)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
- 63' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Lamin Sillah (Gillingham)
- 70' · Yellow card · Cameron Norman (Newport County)
- 72' · Yellow card · Logan Dobbs (Gillingham)
- 74' · Substitution · Sheldon Kendall for Garath McCleary (Gillingham)
- 74' · Substitution · Jack Daley for Logan Dobbs (Gillingham)
- 76' · Substitution · Yahya Bamba for Michael Adu-Poku (Newport County)
- 79' · Yellow card · Jack Daley (Gillingham)
- 83' · Substitution · Gerard Garner for Christian Doidge (Newport County)
- 86' · Substitution · Armani Little for Harry Waldock (Gillingham)
- 86' · Substitution · Bradley Dack for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Aaron Lewis for Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 2022: Gillingham 2, draws 1, Newport County 6.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Newport County?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (League Two) on Sat, 3 Oct 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Newport County?
Sat, 3 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Newport County?
In 9 league meetings since 2022: Gillingham 2 wins, 1 draws, Newport County 6 wins (goals 8-15).