Match report
Gillingham Draw 1-1 with Fleetwood Town in League Two
Gillingham
1–1
FT
Fleetwood Town
Mar 7, 2026
Gillingham secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Fleetwood Town in their League Two encounter, with goals from S. Palmer-Houlden and Shaun Rooney ensuring a point for both teams. Fleetwood's resilience late in the game led to a well-deserved equalizer, maintaining a competitive balance in the match.
Key Facts
- • Gillingham scored first through S. Palmer-Houlden in the 61st minute, assisted by Max Clark.
- • Shaun Rooney equalized for Fleetwood Town with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by M. Helm.
- • Fleetwood Town's M. Helm received a yellow card in the 12th minute for a foul.
- • Gillingham's S. Ogie was also shown a yellow card in the 40th minute for a foul.
- • J. Andrews received a yellow card for Gillingham in the 85th minute for time wasting.
Lineups
Gillingham
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 25 J. Turner (G)
- 2 R. Hutton (D)
- 30 S. Gale (D)
- 5 A. Smith (D)
- 22 S. Ogie (D)
- 3 M. Clark (D)
- 14 R. McKenzie (M)
- 6 E. Coleman (M)
- 21 E. Williams (M)
- 12 S. Palmer-Houlden (F)
- 38 R. Hale (F)
Substitutes
- 1 G. Morris
- 19 S. Vokes
- 10 J. Williams
- 9 J. Andrews
- 11 A. Rowe
- 32 L. Cirino
- 15 T. Akomeah
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 J. Lynch (G)
- 26 S. Rooney (D)
- 35 C. Haughey (D)
- 5 F. Potter (D)
- 20 H. Neal (M)
- 16 E. Ennis (M)
- 6 E. Bonds (M)
- 10 M. Helm (M)
- 24 M. Clark (M)
- 17 C. Evans (F)
- 7 D. E. Osong (F)
Substitutes
- 37 L. Hewitson
- 29 O. Devonport
- 22 J. Powell
- 9 W. Davies
- 23 G. Morrison
- 32 K. Hughes
- 38 C. McLean
Timeline
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12' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardM. HelmFoul
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40' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardS. OgieFoul
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61' Gillingham Goal · Normal GoalS. Palmer-Houlden · Assist: Max Clark -
62' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Hutton · On: A. Rowe -
68' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Osong · On: C. McLean -
68' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Bonds · On: W. Davies -
76' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: Ched Evans · On: O. Devonport -
84' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Palmer-Houlden · On: J. Andrews -
84' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4Off: R. McKenzie · On: Lenni Rae Cirino -
84' Gillingham subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Hale · On: T. Akomeah -
85' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardJ. AndrewsTime wasting
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90' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalShaun Rooney · Assist: M. Helm
Match Stats
| Stat | Gillingham | Fleetwood Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 51% | 72% |
| Offsides | 5 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 14 |
| Corners | 1 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 247 | 430 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 0.71 | 1.48 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 6 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 126 | 309 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Gillingham took the lead in the 61st minute with a goal from S. Palmer-Houlden, putting pressure on Fleetwood Town to react.
- ▸ Fleetwood Town's late goal by Shaun Rooney in the 90th minute brought the game back to level terms and secured a point for his team.