Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers

21 March 2026 · League Two · 2025/26 · Referee Charles Breakspear

Full time 1 – 2

Half-time: 1–0

Ronan Hale 16’ (pen)

Alfie Kilgour 46’
Ellis Harrison 72’

Match summary

Bristol Rovers came from behind to win 2-1 away at Gillingham. Gillingham led 1-0 at half-time.

Ronan Hale put Gillingham ahead from the penalty spot in the 16th minute, Alfie Kilgour equalised with a header in the 46th minute, and Ellis Harrison won it in the 72nd minute.

Shots finished 18-9 to Bristol Rovers, with 3 on target for Gillingham and 8 for Bristol Rovers. Gillingham had a player sent off.

Match stats

54% Possession 46%

9 Shots 18

3 Shots on target 8

4 Corners 5

290 Passes 227

58.6% Pass accuracy 53.3%

17 Tackles 11

12 Fouls 15

5 Yellow cards 3

1 Red cards 0

6 Offsides 7

Key events

Gillingham Bristol Rovers

Kick-off

Ronan HalePenalty

1-0

16’

24’

Ellis HarrisonShot on target

34’

Tommy LeighFoul

Harry WaldockFoul

35’

45’

Alfie KilgourFoul

Half-time1-0

46’

Alfie KilgourHeader

1-1

46’

Ryan De HavillandJack Sparkes

46’

Yusuf AkhamrichTommy Leigh

46’

Kane Thompson-SommersFabrizio Cavegn

46’

Luke ThomasRiley Harbottle

Second half underway

Remeao HuttonShot on target

55’

Shadrach OgieAndy Smith

59’

61’

Alfie KilgourShot on target

Remeao HuttonTime wasting

71’

Bradley DackArgument

72’

Ellis HarrisonLeft foot shot

1-2

72’

Luke ThomasShot on target

72’

Ellis HarrisonShot on target

Sebastian Palmer-HouldenMax Clark

77’

Sam VokesJosh Andrews

77’

Garath McClearyHarry Waldock

78’

82’

Joe QuigleyEllis Harrison

86’

Joel SeniorShot on target

Armani LittleFoul

89’

Yusuf AkhamrichShot on target

Bradley DackShot on target

90+2’

90+10’

Brad YoungTime wasting

Armani LittleSecond yellowArgument

90+13’

Full-time1-2

Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Bristol Rovers attacking Gillingham attacking

Goal On target Off target or blocked

Hover or tap a shot for the player and minute.

Lineups

Gillingham 3-1-4-2 Starting XI

Bristol Rovers 3-4-1-2 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Jake Turner	90′	6	2	45	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Sam Gale	90′	–	–	1	5	3	27	1	–	–	–
Omar Beckles	90′	3	1	1	8	4	36	2	–	–	–
Andy Smith Taken off	59′	4	–	–	4	–	13	1	–	–	–
Max Clark Taken off	77′	1	–	–	2	1	24	1	–	–	–
Shadrach Ogie Came on as a substitute	31′	3	–	–	4	–	11	–	–	–	–

Midfielders5 players


Armani Little Sent off	90′	–	–	37	2	–	1	1	4	2	1
Remeao Hutton	90′	–	–	12	–	–	2	–	3	–	–
Harry Waldock Taken off	78′	–	–	12	–	–	–	–	2	1	1
Bradley Dack	90′	–	–	29	1	–	2	–	7	1	3
Garath McCleary Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	7	–	–	1	–	2	1	–	–

Forwards4 players


Josh Andrews Taken off	77′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	9	3	11	–
Ronan Hale	90′	1	–	1	1	–	–	2	1	1	16	–
Sebastian Palmer-Houlden Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	2	–	–	–	–	1	–	3	–
Sam Vokes Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	1	–	–	–	1	3	–	7	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Brad Young	90′	2	1	32	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Kofi Balmer	90′	1	1	–	1	–	17	–	–	–	–
Alfie Kilgour	90′	–	1	1	7	6	15	1	1	–
Riley Harbottle Taken off	45′	–	–	–	1	–	8	3	–	–	–
Clinton Mola	90′	3	–	–	4	1	27	–	–	–	–
Jack Sparkes Taken off	45′	1	–	–	1	–	14	–	–	–	–

Midfielders6 players


Joel Senior	90′	–	–	22	–	–	1	–	7	–	2	–
Richard Smallwood	90′	–	–	33	–	–	1	–	1	2	–	–
Tommy Leigh Taken off	45′	–	–	10	2	–	–	–	1	2	–
Kane Thompson-Sommers Came on as a substitute	45′	–	–	6	1	–	2	–	3	2	–	–
Ryan De Havilland Came on as a substitute	45′	–	1	15	2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Luke Thomas Came on as a substitute	45′	–	–	4	–	–	–	1	–	–	–	–

Forwards4 players


Fabrizio Cavegn Taken off	45′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	1	–	–
Ellis Harrison Taken off	82′	1	–	5	3	–	–	–	10	2	13	–
Yusuf Akhamrich Came on as a substitute	45′	–	–	4	1	–	–	1	6	2	8	–
Joe Quigley Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	2	3	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Gillingham win 39% Avg odds 2.39

Draw 29% Avg odds 3.21

Bristol Rovers win 32% Avg odds 2.89

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Gillingham W D L L L

Bristol Rovers D W W L W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Bristol Rovers 0-1 Gillingham, 08 Nov 25 Next meeting: Gillingham 3-0 Bristol Rovers, 19 Sep 26 All Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers meetings

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