[ 26 Nov 22 ] Dagenham & Red v GILLS Match Thread (FAC R2)

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- The Gills lead the wins over Dagenham & Redbridge by 4 wins to 3. The Gills won both meetings in the 2012/3 season when the sides last met and these followed successive defeats in the season before.
- This is the Gills' 5th Round 2 appearance in 6 seasons. They last played non-league opposition in the second round in 2018 when they beat Slough Town away from home. 2 of the previous 4 Round 2 appearances saw the Gills progress to Round 3.
- In the Football League era, the Gills are unbeaten away from home against non-league opposition in the second round and have not conceded a goal however there have only been 3 meetings resulting in wins against Slough (2018) and Romford (1971) plus a draw with Maidstone (1980).
- The Gills have played 73 matches in the second round of the FA Cup, previously winning 25 and losing 29 of them. Away from home, they have won 10 and lost 20.
- After 1 win in 6 games in all competitions for Dagenham and Redbridge, the hosts have won their last 4 games scoring 10 goals and conceding just 2 in the process.
- Dagenham and Redbridge last lost at home at the start of September - a 0-5 defeat by Notts County. Since then, they are unbeaten in the 6 home games played, winning 4 of them. Those 6 games produced 17 goals for the hosts.
- Dagenham & Redbridge have not kept a home clean sheet since mid-August. 8 home games have been played since with 15 goals conceded including 9 in just 2 games. They have managed just 3 clean sheets all season but 2 have come in their last 3 games however both were away from home.

(17.00) Kick Off [ 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 ]
The host start with former-Gills Myles Weston, Dean Rance and Josh Hare in their starting line-up.

(17.16) Morais picks his spot with plenty of power on it and Turner tips it wide for a corner.

(17.37) Jefferies runs into the box and he twists and turns to find space to shoot. A last gasp interception prevents him from testing the 'keeper just as he is about to shoot.

(17.48) Dagenham get into a good position but shoot into the side netting.

(17.59) Half time 0-0

(18.06) The second half kicks off.

(18.23) A Dagenham free-kick is headed out by Williams for a corner. Turner punches it clear, Walker heads another effort off the line before Alexander clears.

(18.41) GOAL! Dagenham & Redbridge 1-0 Gillingham: Walker

(18.54) GOAL! Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Gillingham: Kashket

(18.57) FULL TIME 1-1

Attendance: 1,702 (367)
Referee: Darren Drysdale
Match highlights: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/63768132
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63708740