- A Gills win today would make it 16 wins each with a further 17 ending level. It would be the Gills 2nd win in 6 after Rochdale had won 3 of the previous 5 meetings.
- The Gills last lost to Rochdale at Priestfield in September 2012. Since then, they have won 4 meetings (1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 2-1) and drawn 1 which occurred last season.
- Rochdale have lost 7 of their last 8 league games (1 win) since winning 3 in a row. In all competitions, they have 4 wins in 13 (7 defeats) with 3 coming in cup games.
- Rochdale have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4 away league games. They have won 4 away games compared to the Gills' 1 however they have lost 6 of their last 8.
- Half of Rochdale's last 8 away games have seen them concede 3 or more goals (including a 6-0 defeat at Peterborough). They have also conceded 3 goals in 3 of their last 4 league games home and away.
- The Gills are seeking their 7th consecutive home win. The last time they managed 7 in a row was September 2015 (crossing over from the previous season).
13.01 Kick Off [ 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 ]
13.34
Mandron strikes the outside of the post.
15.49 Half time 0-0 (47:26)
14.04
The second half kicks off.
14.10
Bonham makes a good save to preserve the clean sheet.
14.31
Jakubiak's shot hits the post.
14.32
With the goal at his mercy, Lee blasts the ball straight at the 'keeper. After not much going on in the game, the Gills are turning up the pressure.
14.35
Hanlan's turn to hit the woodwork, this time smashing it against the underside of the bar and somehow doesn't cross the line.
14.39
Olly Lee is tripped inside the area but no penalty is awarded.
14.39
Hanlan forces the Rochdale 'keeper to make a good save.
14.45
GOAL! Gillingham 1-0 Rochdale: Ogilvie
14.55
Red card! Rochdale's MJ Williams receives 2 yellow cards in a few seconds. The first yellow was for a wild challenge on Jakubiak then a shove on Ogilvie, who was annoyed at the challenge, after the passage of play ended and the free kick awarded.
14.57 FULL TIME 1-0 (99:56)
Attendance: 4,761 (150)
Position: 11th
Referee: David Rock
Match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK8cgu-aYz4
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50882389