w/c 24th October 2026

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Saturday 24th
Match day - GILLS v Grimsby Town (EFL Sky Bet League 2)

Sunday 25th
The Gills won 4 penalties in 4 games against Rotherham, Brighton U21s and Port Vale. Despite winning 12 penalties last season, these were the Gills first penalties won for 19 league and cup games and there had only been 1 in the 31 games before them.

Monday 26th
The Grimsby game made it 4 that have ended 4-1 this season (2 home defeats and 2 away wins), matching the 4 from last season (2 wins and 2 defeats all at Priestfield). There had only been 3 games ending 4-1 (either wins or defeats) in the 4 seasons before (2 at home). In the Gills' 122 seasons, in all senior league and cup games, there had only been 59 home 4-1 wins and 26 home 1-4 defeats.

Tuesday 27th
In the 2026 calendar year so far, the Gills have lost 10 home league and cup games and also 10 away from home. 13 home goals were scored in the 11 home games between January and May and a further 13 home goals were scored in the 10 played since the start of August.

Wednesday 28th
James Brophy has scored or assisted 5 goals this season. Against Grimsby, he struck the frame of the goal for a third time this season matching the total from Will Goodwin. Brophy's 3 shots hitting the woodwork came from his 11 shots off target, Goodwin's from only 5.

Thursday 29th
In the space of 9 home league matches between April to October, the Gills have twice lost by a 1-4 scoreline and both occasions saw Grimsby as the victors at Priestfield.

Friday 30th
The Gills have played 10 home league and cup games and 6 away. They have conceded 19 at home (1.9 per game) and 9 away from home (1.5 per game). The Gills have let in 5 first half goals in both home and away games leaving 14 conceded after half time at home and only 4 away.