This is the 29th meeting between the sides and only the 4th since 1981 (in which time the Gills are unbeaten). Charlton lead the wins 13 to 4.
The last 2 meeting ended with draws and the Gills are unbeaten in 3 ending a spell that saw 6 straight Charlton wins (they last won at Priestfield in December 1980).
Charlton have drawn each of their last 4 away league games but have won 1 of their last 9 overall in the league (the same total as the Gills).
Before today, the Gills had the worst total in League 1 for goals conceded (26). Charlton have conceded half the amount but scored 4 fewer.
In all competitions the Gills have won 6 games this season, twice the number of Charlton.
Despite both sides sitting on 16 points and with the Gills having an extra win, Charlton's goal difference is +3 whilst the Gills is -6.
3.02 Kick-Off.
3.33
Bond goes off injured and is replaced by Nelson.
3.43
GOAL! Gillingham 1-0 Charlton: Dack
The Gills have dropped 76.2% of the pts from the 7 games they scored first in (1 win, 4 defeats). Only Shrewsbury are worse with 100% (1 game)
3.50 Half-time: 1-0 (48:01)
3.55
Charlton have previously conceded first 5 times in the league and have yet to win from them (3 draws).
4.08
The second half kicks off.
4.21
Penalty to Charlton!. Conceded by Ryan Jackson.
4.22
Penalty saved by Stuart Nelson!
4.32
Nelson stops a shot from point blank range.
4.52
Penalty to Charlton!. Conceded by Chris Herd.
4.53
GOAL! Gillingham 1-1 Charlton: Ajose (pen)
5.00 FULL-TIME: 1-1 (100:17)
Position: 18th
Attendance: 8,670 (2,360)
Referee: Mark Haywood