Gillingham — Tranmere Rovers 2:0: match report and statistics

England. League Two · 12.09.2026 14:00 · Finished

Alan Young (England)
GillinghamGillingham
Finished2 : 012.09.2026 14:00
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers

Team playing styles

GillinghamGillingham

Strengths

  • Creating chances through individual skillVery Strong
  • Stealing the ball from the oppositionVery Strong
  • Creating long shot opportunitiesStrong
  • Aerial duelsStrong

Weaknesses

  • Keeping possession of the ballWeak
  • Defending set piecesWeak

Playing style

Attacking down the left Take long shots Long balls Playing in their own half

Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers

Strengths

  • Finishing scoring chancesVery Strong
  • Aerial duelsVery Strong
  • Counter AttackStrong
  • Attacking down the wingsStrong

Weaknesses

  • Keeping possession of the ballWeak
  • Avoiding offsideWeak
  • Defending against attacks down the wingsWeak
  • Defending set piecesWeak
  • Avoiding fouling in dangerous areasVery Weak

Playing style

Attack through the middle Long balls Aggressive Rotate their first eleven Playing in their own half

What to expect

  • Gillinghamwill steal the ball from the opposition oftenVery Likely

Ratings are based on the players' stats over the last two seasons.

Score by periods

Team12Σ
GillinghamGillingham
022
Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
000

Match events

Match statistics

  • 1.28 Expected goals (xG) 0.9
  • 47% Possession 53%
  • 10 Total shots 15
  • 5 Shots on target 3
  • 2 Big Chances 1
  • 5 Corners 5
  • 65 (214/327)Assists(275/375) 73
  • 3 Yellow cards 2
  • 1.86 xG on target (xGOT) 0.93
  • 3 Shots off target 7
  • 2 Shots blocked 5
  • 9 Shots from inside the penalty area 11
  • 1 Shots from outside the penalty area 4
  • 0 Hit the woodwork 0
  • 1 Headed goals 0
  • 21 Touches in opposition box 29
  • 1 Accurate through passes 0
  • 2 Offsides 1
  • 10 Free kicks 8
  • 27 (22/81)Long Balls(36/83) 43
  • 60 (79/132)Passes in final third(74/118) 63
  • 28 (8/29)Crosses(4/20) 20
  • 1.28 Expected assists (xA) 0.53
  • 32 Throw-ins 27
  • 8 Fouls 10
  • 69 (11/16)Tackles(13/17) 76
  • 45 Duels won 58
  • 35 Clearances 31
  • 11 Steals 16
  • 0 Errors leading to shot 0
  • 0 Errors leading to goal 1
  • 3 Saves 3
  • 0.93 xGOT faced 1.86
  • 0.93 Goals prevented -0.14
  • 9 Goal kicks 9

Box score

PlayerGOGRSSOTAWKPTPA%RCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLASGOGRKPPCrLBPA%AccCAccLBThBAccThBRCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLASGOGRFSSSOTONODKPUTRCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLASGOGCRFCBSITTRCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLAS
Ollie WrightEnglandWright007.3300105944.700000000000007.3304702644.7030000000000000007.3300000000000000000000057.33000000000000000
Omar BecklesEnglandBeckles O.007.5911404657.600000000000007.5903301157.6020000000000000007.5911110000000000000000067.59021200000000000
Andy SmithEnglandSmith007.1200204957.100000000000007.120212457.1010000000000000007.1200000102000000000000037.12101400000000000
Logan DobbsEnglandDobbs108.1611205266.700001000000108.1603301066.7020000001000000108.1611101000000010000001048.16002200001000000
Nick FreemanEnglandFreeman006.9721204972.400000000000006.970296172.4100000000000000006.9712101000000000000000006.97100100000000000
Conor McManusIrelandMcManus C.007.3810015485.201001000000007.381275485.2030001001000000007.3801002013010010000000047.38002301001000000
Robbie MackenzieEnglandMcKenzie006.4710203638.101001000000006.470211538.1010001001000000006.4701000102010010000000046.47300101001000000
Eli KingWalesKing006.740000527001000000000006.740401970040001000000000006.7400001001010000000000036.74011001000000000
James BrophyEnglandBrophy007.5300235673.300000000000007.533306573.3420000000000000007.5320001331000000000000027.53002100000000000
Harry WaldockEnglandWaldock H.006.200002578.600001000000006.20141278.6010000001000000006.200000101000010000000026.2002000001000000
Ronan HaleIrelandHale108.0221012882.300001000001108.021174182.3110000001000001108.0212100010000010000011008.02100100001000001
Garath McClearyEnglandGarath McCleary007.3411012190.900010000001007.341112190.9211100010000001007.3411110210000100000010007.34000100010000001
Sheldon KendallEnglandKendall006100020000100000000060000000000001000000000601000001000100000000006000000010000000
Michael LuxtonEnglandLuxton006.050000310000010000000006.050200100000000010000000006.0500000000000100000000006.05000000010000000
Lamin SillahGambiaSillah0060001410000010000000006111110001000001000000000600000010000100000000006100000010000000
EnglandJack Daley006.300104000010000000006.301010000000010000000006.300000000000100000000026.3100000010000000
Taite HoltamEnglandHoltam000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Sullivan BoothEnglandBooth000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Lineups

Gillingham Starting line-up

Substitutes

Coach

  • Gareth AinsworthEnglandGareth Ainsworth

Missing players

Live commentary

  1. 90:00 +8:08Second half ends
  2. 90:00 +6:32Ollie Wright makes a save (Collected, Standing)
  3. 90:00 +6:32Jordan Davies has attempt saved (Low to the centre, Out of box, Left footed, Open play)
  4. 90:00 +5:00Garath McCleary is caught offside
  5. 90:00 +4:40George Nevett blocks a shot
  6. 90:00 +4:40Sheldon Kendall has shot blocked (18-yard box, Right footed, Open play)
  7. 90:00 +3:34Sheldon Kendall is substituted on
  8. 90:00 +3:34Conor McManus is substituted off
  9. 90:00 +3:17Michael Luxton is substituted on
  10. 90:00 +3:17Robbie McKenzie is substituted off
  11. 90:00 +2:07Omar Beckles blocks a shot
  12. 90:00 +2:07Jordan Davies has shot blocked (Out of box, Left footed, Open play)
  13. 89:00Will Vaulks recieves a yellow card
  14. 88:46Lamin Sillah wins a corner (To the left)
  15. 87:00Joe Ironside is caught offside

Positional statistics

GillinghamGillingham

Attack sides

Left flank38%
Centre23%
Right flank38%

Where the game is played

29%Own third
39%Middle
33%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
20% 70% 10%
Opponent
15% 69% 16%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
6% 59% 35%
Opponent
7% 62% 31%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers

Attack sides

Left flank32%
Centre30%
Right flank38%

Where the game is played

28%Own third
38%Middle
33%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
10% 73% 17%
Opponent
16% 77% 7%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
3% 69% 27%
Opponent
15% 59% 26%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

Season team stats

Average per match
GillinghamGillinghamTranmere RoversTranmere Rovers

General

Goals12
Shots1211
Yellow cards23
Corners44
Fouls1212
Offsides23
Aerial duels won, %5456
Possession, %4449
Pass accuracy, %6969
Average rating6.86.8

Attack

Goals12
Shots1211
Shots on target44
Successful dribbles55
Fouls won1012
Dispossessed88
Offsides23

Defence

Tackles1816
Fouls1212
Interceptions11.810.2
Clearances29.240.7
Shots blocked44.3
Opponent shots14.313.5

Goals by situation

Goals / Shots (Conversion)

Open play0.7 / 6 (11%)0.7 / 5.7 (11%)
Set pieces0.5 / 4.8 (10%)0.3 / 3 (11%)
Counter attacks0.2 / 1 (16%)0.3 / 1.7 (20%)
Penalties—0.2 / 0.2 (100%)
Total1.3 / 11.8 (11%)1.5 / 10.5 (14%)

Passes per match

Short256257
Long8183
Crosses1515
Through balls——
Total353357

Top scorers

Top assists

Best rated

Head-to-head

Matches played: 15
draws: 4

5 / 15
Wins
6 / 15
19 / 41
Goals
22 / 41
13 / 23
Yellow cards
10 / 23
1 / 1
Red cards
0 / 1
Matches

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Previous matches: Tranmere Rovers

Preview

Gillingham took full advantage of Ed Francis' red card last weekend, condemning newly promoted Rochdale to a humbling 4-1 defeat at the Crown Oil Arena. That result was the first win of the season for Gareth Ainsworth's side, who are now unbeaten in four (one win, three draws).

Tranmere continued their unbeaten start to the League Two season in gameweek five, beating Oldham 2-0 with goals early in the first half and late in the second. Rovers sit fourth in the standings ahead of their trip to Priestfield Stadium.

Match info

Season
2026/2027
Attendance
5,611
Referee
EnglandAlan YoungAlan Young

Upcoming matches: Gillingham

Upcoming matches: Tranmere Rovers

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  • Promotion - First League
  • Promotion - League 2 (Play-off: Round of 4)
  • Relegation - National League

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Markets in head-to-head

67%Goal in 1st half4 of 6
100%Over 1.56 of 6
50%Over 2.53 of 6
17%Over 3.51 of 6
83%Both teams to score5 of 6
33%Gillingham wins2 of 6
17%Tranmere Rovers wins1 of 6
50%Draw3 of 6

Head-to-head matches: 6 · 2.67 goals per match on average.

Match profile

Assists
65% 214/327
73% 275/375
Long Balls
27% 22/81
43% 36/83
Passes in final third
60% 79/132
63% 74/118
Crosses
28% 8/29
20% 4/20
Tackles
69% 11/16
76% 13/17