Match report
Gillingham Hold Swindon Town to a Draw (1-1) in League Two Clash
Gillingham
1–1
FT
Swindon Town
Apr 26, 2025
Gillingham managed to hold off Swindon Town for a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Priestfield Stadium in their League Two match, featuring crucial moments from both sides. Gillingham's J. Gbode opened the scoring but was later red-carded in stoppage time, allowing W. Wright to equalize for Swindon Town.
Key Facts
- • Gillingham scored first through a goal by J. Gbode (61')
- • Swindon Town's W. Wright equalized at 67'
- • Jonathan Williams of Gillingham was sent off with a red card in stoppage time
- • Both teams saw multiple yellow cards including Sam Gale and Jonathan Williams from Gillingham, and K. Tshimanga from Swindon Town
Lineups
Gillingham
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Morris (G)
- 30 S. Gale (D)
- 4 C. Masterson (D)
- 22 S. Ogie (D)
- 2 R. Hutton (M)
- 14 R. McKenzie (M)
- 10 J. Williams (M)
- 3 M. Clark (M)
- 23 B. Dack (F)
- 11 A. Rowe (F)
- 20 E. Nevitt (F)
Substitutes
- 29 J. Gbode
- 36 D. Corness
- 6 E. Coleman
- 19 J. Morgan
- 33 T. Holtam
- 17 J. Clarke
- 7 J. Nolan
Swindon Town
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 C. Ripley (G)
- 8 O. Clarke (D)
- 5 W. Wright (D)
- 20 M. Freckleton (D)
- 7 J. Cotterill (M)
- 18 G. Kilkenny (M)
- 17 T. Nichols (M)
- 34 B. Kirkman (M)
- 9 P. Glatzel (F)
- 21 K. Tshimanga (F)
- 10 H. Smith (F)
Substitutes
- 25 J. Westley
- 22 D. Butterworth
- 42 Botan Ameen
- 6 N. Ofoborh
- 1 J. Bycroft
- 4 R. Delaney
- 2 T. Sobowale
Timeline
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13' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardSam GaleHandball
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45' Swindon Town Card · Yellow CardK. TshimangaHandball
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50' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1Off: Elliott Nevitt · On: J. Gbode -
61' Gillingham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Gbode · Assist: A. Rowe -
64' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Dack · On: Dominic Corness -
67' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardJonathan WilliamsArgument
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67' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalW. Wright -
69' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardJ. GbodeFoul
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77' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Nichols · On: J. Westley -
77' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Tshimanga · On: D. Butterworth -
78' Swindon Town Card · Yellow CardP. GlatzelFoul
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78' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Kirkman · On: B. Ameen -
80' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Cotterill · On: Nnamdi Ofoborh -
83' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3Off: R. McKenzie · On: E. Coleman -
83' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Rowe · On: Jimmy Morgan -
90'+3 Gillingham Card · Red CardJonathan WilliamsFoul
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90'+4 Swindon Town Card · Yellow CardM. FreckletonArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | Gillingham | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 52% | 69% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 269 | 383 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 141 | 265 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game shifted when J. Gbode scored for Gillingham at the 61-minute mark, putting them in a strong position
- ▸ Swindon's quick equalizer by W. Wright just six minutes later (at 67') balanced the match and turned momentum back towards Swindon