- The Gills edge the wins over Rotherham 24 to 20 and there have been 15 draws. Rotherham have won the last 2 however the Gills last win against United occurred on their last visit in October 2017.
- Rotherham have not lost a league match for 13 games following a spell of 5 games in which 3 of their league defeats occurred.
- Rotherham have conceded 10 of their 13 goals during their home games but have scored 12 from their last 4 at home. They have scored 22 home goals in total, the most in League 1.
- Rotherham have conceded just 2 of their 13 league goals in the first halves of their 19 League 1 fixtures this season, with both figures being the fewest in the division. They have also scored 19 goals before half time, the most in League 1.
- Rotherham have taken 17 league leads in their 19 games, the most in the division. They have allowed their opponents just 4 leads (the fewest in League 1) and haven't conceded a single lead for 13 matches.
- Rotherham have taken the most shots on target in League 1 - 103 from their 19 league games. The Gills have faced the most shots on target in the division - 112 from their 20 games.
- With 132 corners, Rotherham have won the most in the division at an average of 6.9 per game. At 3.5 per game, they have also conceded the fewest on average per league game.
- Top of the table Rotherham have conceded the the most fouls in the division with 265 (13.9 per game). 4th from bottom Gills have won the fewest in League 1 with 177 (an average of 8.9 per game).
(19.45) Kick Off [ 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 ]
The Gills start with no Cumming in goal and youth 'keeper Tom Crump on the bench for the first time as 1 of only 4 subs.
(19.46) The Gills go on the attack from the off. A long Jackson throw finds McKenzie but his header is gathered. Rotherham counter and McKenzie gets back to smash the ball over the stand.
(19.49) GOAL! Rotherham 0-1 Gillingham: Lee
(19.52) Chapman makes a great save to deny a quick equaliser just before Max Ehmer goes down and is stretchered off with a serious shoulder injury.
(20.23) GOAL! Rotherham 1-1 Gillingham: Ladapo
(20.29) GOAL! Rotherham 2-1 Gillingham: Miller
(20.36) Half time 2-1
(20.52) The second half kicks off.
(21.01) Rotherham have a great chance to extend their lead but put the ball over the bar.
(21.05) Penalty! McKenzie is judged to have conceded a soft foul in the box and gifts the hosts a penalty.
(21.06) GOAL! Rotherham 3-1 Gillingham: Barlaser (pen)
(21.18) Penalty! Jackson pulls down his man and gives away a second penalty. RED CARD! Jackson is sent off.
(21.19) The penalty is taken with power and Barlaser sees his effort strike the bar.
(21.28) GOAL! Rotherham 4-1 Gillingham: Barlaser
(21.37) GOAL! Rotherham 5-1 Gillingham: Ogbene
(21.41) Barlaser looks to get his hattrick but drives a shot across the face of goal.
(21.42) FULL TIME 5-1
Attendance: 8.008 (164)
Position: 22nd
Referee: Ross Joyce
Match highlights:
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59471371