Match report
Gillingham Defeats Tranmere 2-1 in League Two
Gillingham
2–1
FT
Tranmere
Feb 7, 2026
Gillingham demonstrated resilience and power to defeat Tranmere 2-1 in the latest League Two fixture. Richard Hale scored twice for Gillingham, while Charlie Whitaker managed a consolation goal for Tranmere late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Gillingham: 2 goals (R. Hale 25', R. Hale 65')
- • Tranmere: 1 goal (C. Whitaker 78')
- • Substitutions for Gillingham included B. Dack, S. Vokes, and G. McCleary around the 63rd minute.
- • Tranmere made three substitutions in quick succession at the 71st, 72nd, and 74th minutes.
Lineups
Gillingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Morris (G)
- 2 R. Hutton (D)
- 39 O. Beckles (D)
- 15 T. Akomeah (D)
- 3 M. Clark (D)
- 6 E. Coleman (M)
- 8 A. Little (M)
- 7 G. McCleary (M)
- 23 B. Dack (M)
- 38 R. Hale (M)
- 19 S. Vokes (F)
Substitutes
- 25 J. Turner
- 14 R. McKenzie
- 9 J. Andrews
- 36 C. Antwi
- 5 A. Smith
- 30 S. Gale
- 12 S. Palmer-Houlden
Tranmere
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 33 M. Marosi (G)
- 28 S. Negru (D)
- 5 N. Smith (D)
- 3 P. Brough (D)
- 26 J. Plant (M)
- 25 L. Warrington (M)
- 8 S. Finley (M)
- 11 O. Patrick (M)
- 32 Z. Obiero (F)
- 29 J. Ironside (F)
- 7 C. Whitaker (F)
Substitutes
- 12 J. Barrett
- 16 J. Lowe
- 9 K. Dennis
- 30 A. McGowan
- 42 N. Kenneh
- 31 M. Dickov
- 2 C. Norman
Timeline
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25' Gillingham Goal · Normal GoalR. Hale · Assist: A. Little -
63' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Dack · On: R. McKenzie -
63' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Vokes · On: J. Andrews -
63' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3Off: G. McCleary · On: Sam Gale -
65' Gillingham Goal · Normal GoalR. Hale · Assist: Max Clark -
71' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Plant · On: C. Norman -
72' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2Off: Z. Obiero · On: M. Dickov -
74' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ironside · On: K. Dennis -
78' Tranmere Goal · Normal GoalC. Whitaker · Assist: M. Dickov -
80' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Hale · On: S. Palmer-Houlden -
81' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Negru · On: Jason Lowe
Match Stats
| Stat | Gillingham | Tranmere |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 62% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 18 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 248 | 401 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | 1.27 | 1.46 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 9 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 153 | 288 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Richard Hale's early goal for Gillingham set a strong tone, giving them an early lead.
- ▸ Gillingham doubled their advantage through another Hale goal in the second half, securing their position in the game.
- ▸ Tranmere tried to make a comeback with Charlie Whitaker's late goal but could not overturn Gillingham’s lead.