Match report
Gillingham Defeats Salford City 1-0 in League Two Clash
Salford City
0–1
FT
Gillingham
May 8, 2023
Gillingham secured a narrow victory over Salford City in their League Two clash, winning 1-0 with a crucial penalty goal from C. Alexander late in the game. The match was marred by yellow cards for Gillingham's M. Ehmer and D. Tutonda, as well as Salford City's Stephen Mallan and Elliot Watt, who were dismissed for fouls and argumentative behavior.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Salford City 0–1 Gillingham
- • Goal by C. Alexander (Penalty) at 84 minutes
- • Yellow Cards to M. Ehmer and D. Tutonda of Gillingham, Stephen Mallan and Elliot Watt of Salford City
- • Multiple substitutions from both teams with key changes in tactics
Lineups
Salford City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Cairns (G)
- 32 L. Shephard (D)
- 42 T. Vassell (D)
- 15 A. Mariappa (D)
- 3 I. Touray (D)
- 14 S. Mallan (M)
- 6 E. Watt (M)
- 24 L. Bolton (M)
- 9 C. Hendry (M)
- 20 L. Barry (M)
- 17 M. Smith (F)
Substitutes
- 8 M. Lund
- 18 C. McAleny
- 27 C. Morton
- 26 R. Leak
- 13 G. Bellagambi
- 38 S. McLoughlin
- 16 E. Galbraith
Gillingham
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 25 J. Turner (G)
- 14 R. McKenzie (D)
- 5 M. Ehmer (D)
- 23 C. Masterson (D)
- 3 D. Tutonda (D)
- 18 E. Coleman (M)
- 49 G. Lapslie (M)
- 17 J. Clarke (M)
- 16 D. Jefferies (M)
- 28 O. Hawkins (F)
- 20 T. Nichols (F)
Substitutes
- 2 C. Alexander
- 7 A. MacDonald
- 32 J. Chambers
- 12 L. Page
- 29 J. Gbode
- 4 W. Wright
- 1 G. Morris
Timeline
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11' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardM. EhmerFoul
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61' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardD. TutondaFoul
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67' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1Off: R. McKenzie · On: C. Alexander -
67' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2Off: Jayden Clarke · On: Alex MacDonald -
73' Salford City subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Hendry · On: Matthew Lund -
73' Salford City subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Barry · On: C. McAleny -
74' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Lapslie · On: Josh Chambers -
81' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Tutonda · On: Lewis Page -
84' Gillingham Goal · PenaltyC. Alexander -
86' Salford City Card · Yellow CardStephen MallanFoul
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87' Salford City Card · Yellow CardElliot WattArgument
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90' Salford City subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Shephard · On: C. Morton
Match Stats
| Stat | Salford City | Gillingham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 70% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 408 | 344 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 312 | 241 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ C. Alexander's penalty goal at 84 minutes decisively turned the game in Gillingham's favor, breaking Salford City's resistance.
- ▸ Salford City's frustration grew evident with two yellow cards to Stephen Mallan and Elliot Watt in quick succession near the end, hampering their late-game push.