Match report

Gillingham Secures Victory Over Harrogate Town In League Two Clash

Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town
0–3
FT
Gillingham
Gillingham
Jan 24, 2026

Gillingham secured a comprehensive victory over Harrogate Town in their League Two match, winning 3-0. The Gills' early dominance paid off as they scored twice within five minutes through Chris Masterson and Andy Little's penalty. Sam Vokes sealed the win with a late goal, ensuring that Gillingham claimed all three points against a subdued Harrogate Town side.

Key Facts

  • • Gillingham defeated Harrogate Town 3-0 in League Two.
  • • Chris Masterson scored the opening goal for Gillingham at minute 51.
  • • Andy Little netted a penalty for Gillingham at minute 55.
  • • Sam Vokes sealed victory with another goal at minute 84.
  • • James Falkingham received a yellow card for Harrogate Town early in the game.

Lineups

Harrogate Town

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 H. Gray (G)
  • 24 L. Cass (D)
  • 16 C. Headman (D)
  • 31 C. Heffernan (D)
  • 8 B. Morris (M)
  • 18 J. Muldoon (M)
  • 44 J. Falkingham (M)
  • 22 R. Smith (M)
  • 3 J. Slater (M)
  • 25 T. Cursons (F)
  • 12 E. Acquah (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Oxley
  • 7 G. Thomson
  • 14 C. McAleny
  • 26 G. Horton
  • 23 E. Sutton
  • 30 L. Gibson
  • 37 A. Marsh

Gillingham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Morris (G)
  • 30 S. Gale (D)
  • 5 A. Smith (D)
  • 4 C. Masterson (D)
  • 3 M. Clark (D)
  • 14 R. McKenzie (M)
  • 8 A. Little (M)
  • 17 J. Smith (M)
  • 23 B. Dack (M)
  • 11 A. Rowe (M)
  • 9 J. Andrews (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Turner
  • 2 R. Hutton
  • 21 E. Williams
  • 7 G. McCleary
  • 12 S. Palmer-Houlden
  • 15 T. Akomeah
  • 19 S. Vokes

Timeline

  1. Harrogate Town
    6' Harrogate Town Card · Yellow Card
    J. Falkingham

    Foul

  2. Gillingham
    19' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Smith · On: G. McCleary
  3. Harrogate Town
    46' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Cursons · On: G. Thomson
  4. Gillingham
    51' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Masterson · Assist: J. Andrews
  5. Gillingham
    55' Gillingham Goal · Penalty
    A. Little
  6. Harrogate Town
    66' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Muldoon · On: E. Sutton
  7. Gillingham
    69' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Rowe · On: S. Palmer-Houlden
  8. Gillingham
    69' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Andrews · On: S. Vokes
  9. Harrogate Town
    78' Harrogate Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Falkingham · On: A. Marsh
  10. Gillingham
    82' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Dack · On: E. Williams
  11. Gillingham
    84' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Vokes
  12. Gillingham
    90'+1 Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    Sam Gale

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Harrogate Town Gillingham
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy 68% 69%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 17
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 369 373
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 9
xG 0.64 1.82
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 250 258
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gillingham's quickfire goals by Chris Masterson and Andy Little within five minutes shifted momentum decisively in their favor.
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by Andy Little at minute 55 further demoralized Harrogate Town, setting up a comfortable victory for Gillingham.