Match report

Gillingham 2-2 Barrow: Equalizing Finish in League Two Clash

Gillingham
Gillingham
2–2
FT
Barrow
Barrow
Dec 13, 2025

Gillingham held off Barrow in a pulsating League Two encounter that saw the visitors equalize late to secure a draw. An early own goal by J. Earing and A. Rowe's effort put Gillingham ahead, but Josh Gordon's brace for Barrow ensured the game ended all square.

Key Facts

  • • Gillingham: Own Goal (J. Earing 25')
  • • Gillingham: A. Rowe 28'
  • • Barrow: Josh Gordon 58', 83'
  • • Substitutions included N. Khumbeni for B. Dack, S. Palmer-Houlden for G. McCleary
  • • K. Hemmings received a yellow card for Barrow at the 86th minute

Lineups

Gillingham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Turner (G)
  • 15 T. Akomeah (D)
  • 14 R. McKenzie (D)
  • 30 S. Gale (D)
  • 2 R. Hutton (M)
  • 8 A. Little (M)
  • 6 E. Coleman (M)
  • 11 A. Rowe (M)
  • 23 B. Dack (F)
  • 20 E. Nevitt (F)
  • 7 G. McCleary (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Holtam
  • 3 M. Clark
  • 5 A. Smith
  • 10 J. Williams
  • 12 S. Palmer-Houlden
  • 22 S. Ogie
  • 27 N. Khumbeni

Barrow

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Stanway (G)
  • 5 C. Raglan (D)
  • 4 M. Williams (D)
  • 3 L. Shipley (D)
  • 7 B. Jackson (D)
  • 34 B. Whitfield (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 21 J. Earing (M)
  • 29 T. Barkhuizen (M)
  • 15 K. Hemmings (F)
  • 25 J. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Winterbottom
  • 8 S. Smith
  • 27 D. Worrall
  • 11 E. Newby
  • 18 I. Cameron
  • 23 C. Mahoney

Timeline

  1. Gillingham
    25' Gillingham Goal · Own Goal
    J. Earing
  2. Gillingham
    28' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rowe · Assist: E. Coleman
  3. Barrow
    58' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh Gordon · Assist: T. Barkhuizen
  4. Barrow
    59' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Earing · On: Scott Smith
  5. Barrow
    59' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Barkhuizen · On: C. Mahoney
  6. Gillingham
    67' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Dack · On: N. Khumbeni
  7. Gillingham
    72' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. McCleary · On: S. Palmer-Houlden
  8. Barrow
    72' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ben Jackson · On: E. Newby
  9. Barrow
    80' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Whitfield · On: D. Worrall
  10. Barrow
    83' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh Gordon
  11. Barrow
    86' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    K. Hemmings

    Foul

  12. Gillingham
    88' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Rowe · On: Andy Smith
  13. Gillingham
    88' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Akomeah · On: Jonathan Williams

Match Stats

Stat Gillingham Barrow
Fouls 7 5
Pass Accuracy 64% 71%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 356 449
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.95 1.31
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 227 321
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barrow's equalizer from Josh Gordon in the 58th minute shifted momentum towards them, setting up an intense second half.
  • ▸ Josh Gordon's second goal in the 83rd minute solidified Barrow's comeback, showcasing their resilience and determination to level the match.