- This is game 252 for the Gills in the FA Cup in their 101st season in the main rounds. They have won 54 of their 127 Round 1 ties and lost 41. At Priestfield, they have won 36 and lost 16 of the 65 ties.
- The Gills last started an FA Cup campaign at home to a side in the same division when they hosted Bristol City in 2014 - a 1-2 defeat (only progressing in 2019 against Sunderland thanks to a replay). The Gills home record when facing same league opposition at home is W7, D3, L4.
- The home defeat by Bristol City in 2014 is the Gills only home loss in Round 1 of the FA Cup since losing at home to Dover in 2010. The other 8 home ties have seen 5 wins and 3 draws.
- The Gills have progressed to Round 2 in each of the last 4 seasons after winning by 1 goal in the deciding game. The Gills failed to progress in the 4 seasons before them with 2 exits coming via the feet of Brackley Town.
- The Gills have already been knocked out of the League Cup at home to Cheltenham this season. They have faced the visitors in the FA Cup once before, progressing from Round 1 at Priestfield in 1999 following a replay.
- Cheltenham are winless in 4 games in all competitions and they have drawn the last 3. They have won 2 of their last 11 whilst the Gills have 2 wins in their last 13.
(14.04) Kick Off [ 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 ]
(14.25) Lloyd has a great chance to score but drags his shot just wide.
(14.37) GOAL! Gillingham 0-1 Cheltenham Town: Pollock.
(14.50) Oliver stretches for a cross but is just unable to deflect the ball in.
(14.53) Half time
(15.09) The second half kicks off.
(15.12) Jackson appears to have kicked an opponent off the ball but it hasn't been spotted by the officials. Cheltenham are furious as he escapes a red card.
(15.19) McKenzie is fouled badly but no red card is given. McKenzie limps off and cannot continue.
(15.23) GOAL! Gillingham 1-1 Cheltenham Town: Sithole
(15.24) Sithole drives between the defence, pulls a ball back for Oliver but his shot deflects over for a corner.
(15.55) Akehurst strikes a shot agonisingly wide of the post.
(15.57) Gills piling on the pressure and Lloyd sees an effort blocked.
(15.59) FULL TIME 1-1
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Referee: Ollie Yates
Match highlights:
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59180028