Gillingham beat Rochdale 4-1 on Saturday, 05 September 2026 in League Two. It was played at Crown Oil Arena.
First half: Conor McManus received a yellow card for Gillingham at 9'. Gillingham made their 1st substitution at 18', with W. Goodwin replacing L. Sillah. Gillingham made their 2nd substitution at 18', with Z. Obiero replacing E. King. Gillingham took the lead at 33' when J. Brophy scored, with the assist credited to N. Freeman, making the score 0-1. Gillingham made their 3rd substitution at 45', with Conor McManus replacing R. McKenzie.
Second half: E. Francis received a yellow card for Rochdale at 51'. Gillingham extended the lead at 53' when O. Beckles scored, making the score 0-2. Gillingham extended the lead at 56' when L. Sillah scored, with the assist credited to A. Smith, making the score 0-3. Gillingham made their 4th substitution at 64', with L. Dobbs replacing J. Daley. Rochdale made their 1st substitution at 66', with Z. Silcott-Duberry replacing H. Gilmour. Gillingham extended the lead at 68' when J. Brophy scored, with the assist credited to E. King, making the score 0-4. Gillingham made their 5th substitution at 73', with H. Waldock replacing S. Kendall. Rochdale made their 2nd substitution at 81', with L. Hannant replacing J. Smith. Rochdale made their 3rd substitution at 81', with D. Brown replacing G. Middleton. Rochdale reduced the deficit at 87' when C. Tasker scored, with the assist credited to G. Middleton, making the score 1-4. Rochdale made their 4th substitution at 88', with E. Dieseruvwe replacing I. Henderson.
Rochdale used 4 substitutions while Gillingham used 5 substitutions. Rochdale got 1 yellow card, while Gillingham got 1 yellow card.
How the match was won
- Gillingham outshot their opponent (7-16).
- Possession was balanced (54%-46%).
- Gillingham had the sharper finishing (4-6 shots on target).
