Crawley (Cup, A) - 11 Nov 14

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The Gills were last at this stage of the competition back in 2007/8 when they beat Dagenham and Redbridge 4-0.

This is only the 3rd time we have reached this stage of the Trophy when played as straight knockout rounds, the other 2 were wins.

The Gills are winless in their last 10 league and cup and fixtures and have conceded in each of their last 9.

This is the 8th tie between the clubs. Both have won 3 matches and both have beaten the other once in cup games, the previous 2 being in this competition.

7:47
Kick-Off

8:06
Penalty for Crawley, conceded by Hessenthaler

8:07
GOAL! Crawley 1-0 Gillingham
Gills give away their 3rd penalty of the season, 2 now have been converted. The Gills have had 7 so far this season.

8:16
After conceding the first goal in just 3 of the opening 13 matches, the Gills have now conceded the first goal in their last 9.

8:30
Apart from the MK Dons game on the opening day, the Gills haven't scored in the first half of any subsequent away league matches but have in all 3 away cup games.

8:33
Half-time: 1-0

9:01
The Gills have 310 at Crawley, 23.8% of the total gate. Crawley brought 210 to a Saturday league fixture at Priestfield earlier this season, 4.3% of the gate.

9:06
Joe Martin received a red card for violent conduct after raising his hand to the face of Izale McLeod.

9:10
GOAL! Crawley 1-1 Gillingham: McGlashan
McGlashan scores his first goal for the Gills becoming the 13th different goal-scorer this season.

9:31
GOAL! Crawley 1-2 Gillingham: Loft
DOUG LOFT SCORES!!! His first goal for the club and the 14th different scorer this season!

9:37
FULL-TIME: 1-2
The Gills end a run of 10 without a win and do so after losing at half time, only the 2nd time a half-time deficit has been overturned in 135 games and the first for 51 games.