Match report

Gillingham and Cambridge United Draw 1-1 in League Two Clash

Gillingham
Gillingham
1–1
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Dec 26, 2025

Gillingham managed to secure a hard-fought draw against Cambridge United in their League Two encounter. Despite trailing early, Gillingham found an equalizer late in the match thanks to Max Clark's goal, ensuring they maintained momentum in their season.

Key Facts

  • • Cambridge United took the lead through L. Appere at 10 minutes, assisted by J. Gibbons.
  • • Gillingham equalized through Max Clark with a goal at 72 minutes.
  • • Elliott Nevitt and E. Coleman were substituted into Gillingham's lineup at 65 minutes.
  • • L. Bennett and J. Brophy came on for Cambridge United as substitutes at 67 minutes.

Lineups

Gillingham

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Turner (G)
  • 2 R. Hutton (D)
  • 5 A. Smith (D)
  • 30 S. Gale (D)
  • 3 M. Clark (D)
  • 14 R. McKenzie (M)
  • 8 A. Little (M)
  • 6 E. Coleman (M)
  • 20 E. Nevitt (M)
  • 11 A. Rowe (M)
  • 9 J. Andrews (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Holtam
  • 4 C. Masterson
  • 10 J. Williams
  • 12 S. Palmer-Houlden
  • 17 J. Smith
  • 19 S. Vokes
  • 23 B. Dack

Cambridge United

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Eastwood (G)
  • 2 L. Bennett (D)
  • 26 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 23 M. Jobe (D)
  • 6 K. Watts (D)
  • 15 A. Mayor (D)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 38 G. Hoddle (M)
  • 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
  • 11 S. Kaikai (M)
  • 9 L. Appere (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 B. Hughes
  • 3 B. Purrington
  • 10 E. Kachunga
  • 14 B. Knight
  • 16 Z. Ibsen Rossi
  • 19 S. Lavery
  • 21 S. McLoughlin

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    10' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Appere · Assist: J. Gibbons
  2. Gillingham
    65' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Elliott Nevitt · On: S. Palmer-Houlden
  3. Gillingham
    65' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Coleman · On: B. Dack
  4. Cambridge United
    67' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bennett · On: B. Purrington
  5. Cambridge United
    67' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brophy · On: S. McLoughlin
  6. Gillingham
    72' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    Max Clark
  7. Cambridge United
    79' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Kaikai · On: E. Kachunga
  8. Cambridge United
    80' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Appere · On: S. Lavery
  9. Gillingham
    85' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rowe

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Gillingham Cambridge United
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 58% 55%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 4
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 317 276
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 2.43 0.99
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 184 152
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cambridge United took the lead early through L. Appere's goal, putting pressure on Gillingham to respond.
  • ▸ Max Clark’s equalizer for Gillingham shifted momentum and secured a crucial point in their League Two campaign.