[ 4 Oct 22 ] GILLS v Brighton U23s Match Thread (EFLT-A2)

[Garawa]

- The Gills won their first 2 matches with academy sides since the new format of the Football League Trophy began (2-0 vs West Brom and 7-5 vs Reading). Since then, they have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 2 (last season losing 0-2 to West Ham).
- The Gills have lost their last 2 home games in this competition 0-2. They drew the game before (losing on penalties to Arsenal) making them winless in 3 home Papa John's Trophy matches after back-to-back wins over Tottenham U23s and Crawley Town.
- Since winning 2 and drawing 1 of their group games in this competition back in 2019, Brighton U23s have lost 4 of their group games since and won just once (at Northampton last season). They lost their opening match this season at Colchester.
- Brighton's U21s are 8th in Premier League 2 with 2 wins and 3 defeats from their 7 games so far this season.

(19.02) Kick Off [ 4 - 4 - 2 ]

(19.21) GOAL! Gillingham 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion U23s: Walker

(19.33) GOAL! Gillingham 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion U23s: Ferguson

(19.48) Alexander crosses from the right towards the back post. It is met by Williams who forces a good save.

(19.49) Half time 1-1

(20.05) The second half kicks off.

(20.23) GOAL! Gillingham 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion U23s: Miller

(20.31) GOAL! Gillingham 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion U23s: Walker

(20.36) GOAL! Gillingham 3-2 Brighton & Hove Albion U23s: Wright

(20.40) Lewis Walker puts the ball in the net and the whole ground thinks he has his hat-trick. After a long delay, the referee awards Brighton a free kick.

(20.49) Gbode shoots and goes very close, just wide of the post.

(20.55) FULL TIME 3-2

Attendance: 838 (53)
Referee: Sam Purkiss
Match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_erus7eLiTI
Sky Sports Match Report: https://www.skysports.com/football/gill ... u21/471706