Match report

Gillingham Defeats Rotherham 3-1 in League One Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
1–3
FT
Gillingham
Gillingham
Oct 28, 2017

In a compelling League One fixture, Gillingham stuns Rotherham with a 3-1 victory. J. Parker put Gillingham ahead early, followed by a goal from T. Eaves. Rotherham narrowed the gap through K. Moore, but Parker sealed the win with a late goal after Rotherham's Joe Mattock was sent off.

Key Facts

  • • J. Parker scored twice for Gillingham (2nd and 86th minute)
  • • T. Eaves scored for Gillingham (47th minute)
  • • K. Moore scored for Rotherham (56th minute)
  • • Joe Mattock received a red card for Rotherham (85th minute)

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Rodák (G)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 3 J. Mattock (D)
  • 25 S. Cummings (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 16 D. Potter (M)
  • 17 R. Towell (M)
  • 22 J. Newell (M)
  • 7 A. Forde (M)
  • 23 R. Williams (M)
  • 24 K. Moore (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 David Ball
  • 11 J. Taylor
  • 21 J. Yates
  • 1 R. O'Donnell
  • 2 J. Emmanuel
  • 5 S. Ajayi
  • 19 J. Clarke-Harris

Gillingham

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 T. Holý (G)
  • 6 G. Zakuani (D)
  • 11 L. Martin (M)
  • 16 B. Bingham (M)
  • 5 M. Ehmer (D)
  • 3 B. Garmston (M)
  • 14 J. Parker (M)
  • 8 J. Hessenthaler (M)
  • 21 E. List (M)
  • 28 S. Clare (M)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Ogilvie
  • 7 S. Wagstaff
  • 2 L. O'Neill
  • 1 S. Nelson
  • 10 C. Wilkinson
  • 24 G. Cundle
  • 33 M. Byrne

Timeline

  1. Gillingham
    2' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Parker · Assist: L. Martin
  2. Gillingham
    46' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bradley Garmston · On: Connor Ogilvie
  3. Gillingham
    47' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Eaves · Assist: J. Hessenthaler
  4. Rotherham
    53' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Towell · On: David Ball
  5. Rotherham
    53' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Forde · On: Jon Taylor
  6. Rotherham
    56' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Moore · Assist: D. Potter
  7. Gillingham
    58' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Elliott List · On: S. Wagstaff
  8. Gillingham
    69' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Zakuani · On: L. O'Neill
  9. Rotherham
    82' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Wood
  10. Rotherham
    85' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Mattock
  11. Rotherham
    85' Rotherham Card · Red Card
    Joe Mattock
  12. Gillingham
    86' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Parker · Assist: B. Bingham
  13. Rotherham
    89' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ryan Williams · On: J. Yates
  14. Gillingham
    90' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    Connor Ogilvie

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Gillingham
Fouls 16 21
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 6
Corners 5 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gillingham took the lead early with a goal from J. Parker, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Rotherham reduced the gap through K. Moore, but the red card to Joe Mattock shifted momentum back to Gillingham
  • ▸ J. Parker sealed the win with a goal in the 86th minute, capitalizing on Rotherham's numerical disadvantage