Match report

Gillingham Defeats Tranmere 2-1 in League Two

Gillingham
Gillingham
2–1
FT
Tranmere
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

  1. Gillingham
    25' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hale · Assist: A. Little
  2. Gillingham
    63' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Dack · On: R. McKenzie
  3. Gillingham
    63' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Vokes · On: J. Andrews
  4. Gillingham
    63' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. McCleary · On: Sam Gale
  5. Gillingham
    65' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hale · Assist: Max Clark
  6. Tranmere
    71' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Plant · On: C. Norman
  7. Tranmere
    72' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Obiero · On: M. Dickov
  8. Tranmere
    74' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ironside · On: K. Dennis
  9. Tranmere
    78' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Whitaker · Assist: M. Dickov
  10. Gillingham
    80' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hale · On: S. Palmer-Houlden
  11. Tranmere
    81' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: 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.