Match report

Gillingham Defeats Shrewsbury 1-0 in League Two Clash

Gillingham
Gillingham
1–0
FT
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
May 2, 2026

Gillingham emerged victorious in a hard-fought League Two encounter against Shrewsbury, securing a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from G. McCleary in the 90th minute. The match was marked by several yellow cards and substitutions, but Gillingham's persistence paid off in the final moments.

Key Facts

  • • Gillingham's G. McCleary scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
  • • Shrewsbury's T. Perry and W. Gray received yellow cards.
  • • Gillingham's R. Hale was also shown a yellow card.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Gillingham replacing Jonathan Williams and G. McCleary with Sam Gale and B. Dack, respectively.

Lineups

Gillingham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Morris (G)
  • 30 S. Gale (D)
  • 4 C. Masterson (D)
  • 5 A. Smith (D)
  • 2 R. Hutton (M)
  • 14 R. McKenzie (M)
  • 8 A. Little (M)
  • 3 M. Clark (M)
  • 23 B. Dack (F)
  • 19 S. Vokes (F)
  • 38 R. Hale (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Turner
  • 10 J. Williams
  • 27 N. Khumbeni
  • 15 T. Akomeah
  • 7 G. McCleary
  • 12 S. Palmer-Houlden
  • 37 S. Booth

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 W. Brook (G)
  • 23 I. Lee (D)
  • 5 W. Boyle (D)
  • 25 J. Ruffels (D)
  • 10 T. Sang (M)
  • 43 W. Gray (M)
  • 14 T. Perry (M)
  • 30 K. Berkoe (M)
  • 19 I. Morgan (F)
  • 9 G. Lloyd (F)
  • 27 J. Marquis (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Cox
  • 26 S. Stubbs
  • 2 L. Hoole
  • 7 T. McDermott
  • 38 I. England
  • 48 B. Ihionvien
  • 46 H. Aiston

Timeline

  1. Shrewsbury
    31' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    T. Perry

    Foul

  2. Gillingham
    36' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sam Gale · On: Jonathan Williams
  3. Gillingham
    37' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hale

    Foul

  4. Shrewsbury
    57' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    W. Gray

    Foul

  5. Gillingham
    65' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Dack · On: G. McCleary
  6. Shrewsbury
    71' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Lee · On: L. Hoole
  7. Shrewsbury
    71' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Gray · On: I. England
  8. Shrewsbury
    71' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Lloyd · On: B. Ihionvien
  9. Shrewsbury
    72' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Marquis · On: Tommy McDermott
  10. Gillingham
    74' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Vokes · On: S. Palmer-Houlden
  11. Shrewsbury
    87' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Morgan · On: H. Aiston
  12. Gillingham
    90' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    G. McCleary

Match Stats

Stat Gillingham Shrewsbury
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 65% 72%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 14
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 305 307
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 197 220
Shots Inside Box 0 8
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gillingham's determination in the final minutes led to the winning goal by G. McCleary, turning the match in their favor.
  • ▸ Shrewsbury's multiple substitutions in the second half, including the simultaneous changes involving L. Hoole and B. Ihionvien, attempted to shift the momentum but ultimately failed.