[ 21 Oct 23 ] GILLS v Notts County Match Thread

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- The Gills lead the wins 15 to Notts County's 10 and 6 of the 31 ties have been drawn. Both sides have each won 1 of the last 2 meetings, have each won 2 of the last 4 meetings and each won 3 of the last 7.
- The Gills last met Notts County in the 2014/15 season when both ties were won by the home sides. County have lost their last 2 visits to Priestfield and drew the game before following their last win at the Gills in March 2000.
- Notts County lost their opening 2 league and cup games before winning 7 of the next 11. Along with the Gills, Notts County have lost both their last 2 matches - both of the Gills were away from home whilst County's were both at home.
- Notts County lost 4-1 at home in their last league match after previously winning all 5 in the league. Away from home in League 2, they are winless in 2 including a 4-5 loss at Colchester and both their away losses saw them concede 5 goals. They have won 2 of their 7 away games.
- Most second half goals have occured in games involving Notts County (31) and the fewest have occurred in Gills' games (12). This has contributed towards the league-high total of 53 goals in County league games (4.1 per game on average) and a league-low of 28 in Gills' games.
- Notts County have only conceded 106 fouls in the division, the fewest amount in League 2. They have won 35 more giving them the best foul difference in the league.

(15:03) EFL Sky Bet League 2: Gillingham FC vs Notts County - Kick Off [ 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 ]

(15.08) An excellent Williams corner finds the head of Ehmer but his header goes just over.

(15.11) Williams goes on a strong run down the left wing, pulls the ball back for Bonne who does well to get a shot away, however his left footed effort is a touch too high.

(15.41) GOAL! Gillingham 0-1 Notts County: Langstaff

(15.55) Half time 0-1

(16.12) The second half kicks off.

(16.15) Brilliant defending from Jefferies after Langstaff looked destined to score but Dom gets back and helps eliminate the danger.

(16.19) GOAL! Gillingham 1-1 Notts County: Malone

(16.21) Turner makes a great save.

(16.22) Williams gets Clarke away and goes towards goal. It looks as if he will pass but cuts back inside and sees his shot well blocked.

(16.45) GOAL! Gillingham 1-2 Notts County: Macari

(16.49) Orji puts in a cross from the right, Lapslie meets it but his header goes over.

(16.55) Turner makes a good save to deny County a third.

(17.07) FULL TIME (1-2)

Attendance: 6,983 (820)
Position: 9th
Referee: Alan Young
Match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REjMuA9Jv2Q
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67108978