[ 11 Nov 23 ] Wrexham FC v GILLS Match Thread

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- The sides last met in the 1999/2000 season when both sides won their home fixtures. Wrexham lead the wins 16 to the Gills' 9 and there have been 8 draws. The last 6 games have seen both sides win 2 games and draw 2 games. Wrexham scored 5 goals, the Gills scored 11.
- The Gills' lost their last 2 visits to the Racecourse ground and are winless in 12 trips there (9 defeats) since winning 1-0 back in January 1975.
- Wrexham's only home league defeat was a 3-5 loss to MK Dons. Since then, they are unbeaten in 7 home league games, winning 5 including the last 2. 24 goals were scored (12) and conceded (12) in their first 3 home games, 6 more than in the Gills 8 home games.
- Wrexham have lost 2 of their 22 league and cup games this season with 1 of those coming in their opening game. Since an FA Cup loss at Sheff Utd in February, they have lost just 3 of their 40 league and cup games and won 25, including 7 of their last 8.
- Wrexham's 25 home goals scored is the most in League 2 by 6 goals. The 19 home goals they have conceded is more than Forest Green's 18 (who have the worst home record in the division so far) and almost double the number the Gills have conceded on the road.
- Wrexham have only conceded 1 lead on their travels but have seen their opposition in home games take 6 leads from the 8 matches played (including 4 in their last 3 with 3 leads taken by Crewe in 1 match). The Gills have taken 4 away leads and conceded 5.
- Wrexham have won the most corners in League 2 so far this season (117). The most in any of the division's matches this season was the 17 Wrexham earned against Tranmere. The most in Gills' League 2 games this season is 10 won and 11 conceded.
- Wrexham are the League 2 side with the most shots on target (98 before kick off). They average 7.1 shots on target for each of their league matches this season but, in their last 6 games, this rate has dropped to an average of 4.5 per game.

(15:00) EFL Sky Bet League 2: Wrexham FC vs Gillingham FC - Kick Off [ 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 ]

(15.01) Wrexham FC 1-0 Gillingham: Palmer

(15.12) Williams, one on one, strides forward and wins a corner. The set piece is blocked, falls to Ogie, who in a fantastic position, drags his shot wide.

(15.32) Palmer with an excellent opportunity to double the lead but, after opting for power, he fails to hit the target.

(15.45) The referee adds on 2 additional minutes.

(15.46) The Gills players shout for a handball after the ball strikes an arm in an unnatural position but from close range. The players crowd the ref to appeal the decision as the half time whistle went.

(15.47) Half time 1-0

(16.03) The second half begins.

(16.17) Wrexham pounce on a pass at the back. A cross to the back post finds Palmer whose header forces a good save from Turner.

(16.20) Jayden Clarke drives into the box. His shot is saved and spilled but gathered at the second attempt.

(16.29) Wrexham FC 2-0 Gillingham: Tozer

(16.35) A perfect ball from Lee for a simple tap in goes unpunished after Wrexham have nobody on the receiving end.

(16.51) FULL TIME 2-0

Attendance: 10,268 (1,148)
Position: 10th
Referee: Will Finnie
Match highlights:
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67318531