Match report

Swindon Town Defeats Gillingham 2-0 in League Two Clash

Gillingham
Gillingham
0–2
FT
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Mar 17, 2026

Swindon Town managed to secure a 2-0 victory over Gillingham in a tense League Two match, with goals from A. Drinan and F. Holman. Gillingham struggled to find the back of the net as Swindon's defensive line held strong. Despite several substitutions and a yellow card for Omar Beckles, Gillingham could not capitalize on their opportunities. Swindon's win marks a significant boost in their League Two campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Swindon Town defeated Gillingham 2-0
  • • A. Drinan scored the first goal for Swindon Town at 68 minutes
  • • F. Holman netted the second goal for Swindon Town at 86 minutes
  • • Omar Beckles received a yellow card for Gillingham at 27 minutes
  • • Swindon Town made multiple substitutions, including B. Bodin, J. Hoilett, and J. Batty

Lineups

Gillingham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Turner (G)
  • 30 S. Gale (D)
  • 39 O. Beckles (D)
  • 22 S. Ogie (D)
  • 2 R. Hutton (M)
  • 24 H. Waldock (M)
  • 8 A. Little (M)
  • 3 M. Clark (M)
  • 23 B. Dack (F)
  • 9 J. Andrews (F)
  • 38 R. Hale (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 G. Morris
  • 19 S. Vokes
  • 10 J. Williams
  • 11 A. Rowe
  • 5 A. Smith
  • 7 G. McCleary
  • 12 S. Palmer-Houlden

Swindon Town

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Ripley (G)
  • 5 W. Wright (D)
  • 22 J. Knight-Lebel (D)
  • 17 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 26 J. Batty (D)
  • 44 D. Oldaker (M)
  • 7 T. Nichols (M)
  • 18 G. Kilkenny (M)
  • 31 B. Bodin (F)
  • 23 A. Drinan (F)
  • 30 J. Hoilett (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Ward
  • 3 F. Mabete
  • 25 A. Borland
  • 28 O. Palmer
  • 34 B. Kirkman
  • 24 F. Holman
  • 33 J. McGregor

Timeline

  1. Gillingham
    27' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    Omar Beckles

    Time wasting

  2. Swindon Town
    43' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    W. Wright

    Foul

  3. Swindon Town
    45' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tafazolli

    Foul

  4. Swindon Town
    59' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Bodin · On: F. Holman
  5. Swindon Town
    60' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: O. Palmer
  6. Swindon Town
    60' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Batty · On: B. Kirkman
  7. Swindon Town
    68' Swindon Town Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Drinan · Assist: Connor Ripley
  8. Swindon Town
    75' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Oldaker · On: Joel McGregor
  9. Swindon Town
    77' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    A. Drinan

    Simulation

  10. Gillingham
    81' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Andrews · On: S. Vokes
  11. Gillingham
    81' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Max Clark · On: G. McCleary
  12. Gillingham
    81' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hale · On: S. Palmer-Houlden
  13. Swindon Town
    86' Swindon Town Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Holman

Match Stats

Stat Gillingham Swindon Town
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 61% 60%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 6
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 343 365
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.31 0.31
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 210 218
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 13 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Drinan's goal at 68 minutes shifted the momentum in Swindon Town's favor
  • ▸ F. Holman's late goal at 86 minutes sealed the victory for Swindon Town, securing a comfortable two-goal lead