Gillingham FC Forum

- The Gills last played Morecambe in the 2012/13 season. They are unbeaten in 3 against them and have won the last 2 meetings at Priestfield.
- There have only been 8 meetings between the sides with the Gills winning 4 and 3 games ended as draws. Starting with a 5-0 win at Priestfield in October 2008, the Gills are unbeaten at home with subsequent results ending 1-1, 2-0 and most recently 2-1.
- Morecambe's home defeat to Rotherham was their first of the season and first in 9 games in all competitions. They have lost just twice in their last 13 games.
- Following successive defeats against Cambridge and Port Vale, Morecambe have gone unbeaten in 5 away games: 3-0 win at Grimsby, 2-0 win at Walsall, 2-1 win at Tranmere followed by this season's 2-2 draw at Ipswich and 2-1 win at Blackburn (excludes Wembley play off win).

(15.00) Kick Off [ 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 ]

(15.01) Straight from kick off, Carayol is through but sends a shot wide from 6 yards.

(15.06) GOAL! Gillingham 1-0 Morecambe: Carayol

(15.25) GOAL! Gillingham 1-1 Morecambe: Stockton

(15.46) Half time 1-1

(16.03) The second half kicks off.

(16.36) Penalty! Lloyd is tripped in the box and wins a penalty.

(16.38) GOAL! Gillingham 2-1 Morecambe: Oliver (pen)

(16.54) FULL TIME 2-1

Attendance: 3,789 (111)
Position: 15th
Referee: Tom Neild
Match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n16R9EvTwM
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58209814

A first win of the season,and looks like we just about edged the game. A fantastic strike from Carayol,then a poor equaliser to concede. A late Oliver penalty edged the game. Good to get that first win of the season,and it makes that very late equaliser at Wimbledon look even better.