[ 8 May 23 ] Salford City v GILLS Match Thread

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- The reverse fixture between the Gills and Salford was their only previous meeting which Salford won 3-0 at Priestfield. They are 1 of 4 sides the Gills have never faced in league competition with 5 of the previous 7 games ending in defeat (1 win v Sutton).
- Salford have won their last 3 league games, part of a run of 13 matches which have seen 8 wins. However, at home, they have won 3 and lost 3 of their last 6 games with 2 of those defeats coming in their last 3 games at the Peninsula Stadium.
- Salford have won 7 of their last 11 home league games following a spell of 8 games at the Peninsula Stadium without a win.
- Salford have scored 34 first half goals this season, the joint highest total in League 2 and only 1 fewer than the Gills' total for all games in full. Their 38 second half goals is the highest total meaning they are the division's highest scorers with 72. The Gills have seen 84 goals scored and conceded in total during their 45 league games this season.
- Salford have taken the most leads in League 2 (39), 4 more than the Gills' total league goal count. They have managed 11 leads in their last 8 away games however have only managed 5 in their last 7 at home including 1 lead taken and 2 given away in the previous 3.
- Salford have won 607 fouls in League 2, the most in the division and an average of 13.5 for every 1 of their league matches.

(12.30) Kick Off [ 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 ]

(12:45) The Salford keeper has to scramble to keep out efforts from Hawkins then Nichols. Defenders covered well to get back on the line after the first chance wasn't put away.

(13.08) Jefferies beats the last man but doesn't have the ball quite under control allowing for the challenge to come in. The whistle goes for a foul against him.

(13.09) Hawkins, stretching and under pressure, puts the ball over the bar.

(13.15) Turner makes a good save to prevent Salford taking the lead.

(13.16) Half time 0-0

(13.32) The second half kicks off.

(13.40) Masterson flicks a ball on which Hawkins heads just over with the 'keeper beaten.

(14.09) Penalty! Just moments after coming on as a sub, Lewis Page wins the Gills a penalty.

(14.10) GOAL! Salford City 0-1 Gillingham: Alexander (pen)

(14.23) FULL TIME 0-1

Attendance: 3,519 (754)
Position: 17th
Referee: Rebecca Welch
Match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMVCyv6xY8
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65445728