w/c 28th December 2024

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Saturday 28th
Lyle Taylor's 6th minute goal for Colchester United was the first goal conceded by the Gills this season in the first 10 minutes of any league or cup game. It was the first in 35 games crossing last season during which spell the Gills had scored 2 of their own - the only 2 scored in 67 games.

Sunday 29th
The most opposition fans in the league at Priestfield this season were the 533 Carlisle fans on the opening day, the average away fans being 226 in the 11 home games. The Gills lowest away following is 396 and average 689 fans at the 10 away league grounds, taking 1,009 and 884 to MK Dons and Colchester respectively.

Monday 30th
Match day - AFC Wimbledon v GILLS (EFL Sky Bet League 2)

Tuesday 31st
Conor Masterson had 3 attempts off target or blocked against AFC Wimbledon and all came in the first 6 minutes of the match. Before the game, he had managed 5 blocked or shots off target in total from his previous 1,106 minutes played this season.

Wednesday 1st
The Gills game against Cheltenham saw them take their first point when shooting towards the Rainham End in the second half having lost all 6 before them. Jayden Clarke's goal at the Town end was the first scored in the first half with 9 being scored there in the second halves.

Thursday 2nd
Match day - GILLS v Bromley FC (EFL Sky Bet League 2)

Friday 3rd
For the 2024 calendar year, the Gills' home record is 8 wins, 9 draws and 8 defeats. Away from home, they won 8 and lost 14 in all competitions last year and drew just 3.
The Bromley game saw the Gills' first game of the new year played at Priestfield for only the 3rd time in 9 seasons - the Gills' drawing 1 and losing 2. The 6 games in which the first match of the new year came away from home, produced 2 wins and a draw.