Match report

Gillingham Defeats Plymouth 1-0 in League One Clash

Gillingham
Gillingham
1–0
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
May 9, 2021

Gillingham held off Plymouth to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their League One match. The lone goal came early in the game as V. Oliver scored in the 28th minute, assisted by O. Lee, setting the tone for the match. Despite several substitutions and a flurry of yellow cards, Gillingham maintained their composure to claim the three points. This win could be significant as they fight for a higher league finish.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Gillingham 1-0 Plymouth
  • • Goal: V. Oliver (28', assist by O. Lee)
  • • Substitutions: K. Watts on for Plymouth (13'), V. Oliver off for J. Akinde (54'), S. O'Keefe off for H. Woods (59'), Alex MacDonald on for T. Johnson (68')
  • • Yellow Cards: B. Reeves (55'), S. O'Keefe (56'), K. Dempsey (70')

Lineups

Gillingham

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 3 C. Ogilvie (D)
  • 14 R. McKenzie (D)
  • 5 J. Tucker (D)
  • 4 S. O'Keefe (M)
  • 11 O. Lee (F)
  • 10 J. Graham (M)
  • 8 K. Dempsey (M)
  • 21 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 16 A. MacDonald (M)
  • 19 V. Oliver (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 J. Akinde
  • 23 H. Woods
  • 17 T. Johnson
  • 2 R. Jackson
  • 9 D. Samuel
  • 7 M. Willock
  • 12 S. Bastien

Plymouth

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 27 R. Law (D)
  • 41 O. Tomlinson (D)
  • 10 D. Mayor (M)
  • 14 B. Reeves (M)
  • 18 T. Fornah (M)
  • 2 K. Watts (D)
  • 28 Panutche Camará (M)
  • 9 R. Hardie (F)
  • 21 N. Ennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 B. Moore
  • 19 K. Lolos
  • 31 L. Jephcott
  • 23 L. McCormick
  • 36 F. Craske
  • 38 E. Mitchell
  • 37 B. Pursall

Timeline

  1. Plymouth
    13' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Watts · On: B. Moore
  2. Gillingham
    28' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Oliver · Assist: O. Lee
  3. Gillingham
    54' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Oliver · On: J. Akinde
  4. Plymouth
    55' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    B. Reeves

    Foul

  5. Gillingham
    56' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    S. O'Keefe

    Foul

  6. Gillingham
    59' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. O'Keefe · On: H. Woods
  7. Gillingham
    68' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex MacDonald · On: T. Johnson
  8. Plymouth
    68' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Ennis · On: K. Lolos
  9. Plymouth
    69' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Moore · On: L. Jephcott
  10. Gillingham
    70' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dempsey

    Foul

  11. Plymouth
    87' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cooper · On: L. McCormick
  12. Plymouth
    87' Plymouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Mayor · On: F. Craske

Match Stats

Stat Gillingham Plymouth
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 67% 73%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 303 396
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 202 291
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ V. Oliver's goal in the 28th minute gave Gillingham an early lead, which they successfully defended throughout the match.
  • ▸ The mid-game yellow cards to S. O'Keefe and K. Dempsey for Gillingham might have affected their rhythm, but they managed to keep Plymouth at bay.