- The Gills have needed a first round replay in 4 of the last 6 seasons and have won 2 replays in the last 3 seasons. The 7 rounds played in Rounds 2 and above in those 6 seasons have needed just 1 replay.
- The last 2 occasions in which the Gills faced a first round replay away from home saw both matches end 4-3. In 2018, the Gills went to Hartlepool and won 4-3 but lost 3-4 at Brackley 2 seasons prior to it.
- The last 5 matches for the Gills in all rounds of the FA Cup have all been at Priestfield (3 wins). They have won 2 of their last 4 away from home in all rounds of the cup.
- The Gills have won 3 and lost 7 of their 14 FA Cup Round 1 matches away from home against sides from the same division. Their away Round 1 total tally stands at W16, D18 and L24.
(19:44) Kick Off [ 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 ]
(19.55) GOAL! Cheltenham Town 1-0 Gillingham: Pollock
(20.18) The Gills have only named 3 very young subs after having 8 players out injured. The first of those comes on for Lloyd who is now forced off injured.
(20.32) Reeves crosses and the keeper punches clear. Tucker loops the ball to the far post, Adshead heads it across goal and Akinde makes contact but the 'keeper catches.
(20.33) Half time 1-0
(20.49) The second half kicks off.
(20.58) Norton has Chapman to beat from close range but his shot is brilliantly stopped for a corner.
(21.06) Reeves now goes down injured and 16 year old Joe Gbode replaces him for his debut.
(21.12) Thomas drives a powerful shot into the side netting.
(21.40) Cheltenham look to cement the win but fire over the bar.
(21.40) FULL TIME 1-0
Attendance: 2,651 (138)
Referee: Lee Swabey
Match highlights:
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59298663