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Fleetwood Town defeats Gillingham in thrilling Priestfield Stadium encounter
Gillingham, Kent – In a pulsating League Two match at Priestfield Stadium on February 25th, 2025, Fleetwood Town emerged victorious against Gillingham with a 2-1 scoreline. Despite Gillingham enjoying a significant possession advantage (62%), Fleetwood Town proved more clinical in front of goal.
The game started at a fast pace. Gillingham took the lead in the 39th minute through a goal from E. Nevitt, assisted by M. Clark. However, Fleetwood Town responded strongly before halftime, equalizing in the 45th minute with a goal from M. Helm. In the second half, Fleetwood Town took the lead with a goal from R. Graydon in the 50th minute, assisted by E. Bonds.
The match was fairly disciplined, with Gillingham committing 15 fouls and Fleetwood Town 13. Fleetwood Town received three yellow cards (S. Rooney, R. Bennett, H. Neal), while Gillingham received none. Both teams had numerous shots on target; Gillingham 5 from 13 and Fleetwood Town 5 from 14. The referee for the match was A. Young. The victory puts Fleetwood Town in a strong position in the 2024 League Two season.
Substitutions fleetwood town: at minute 60 R. Bennett came in and B. Cover went out., at minute 69 L. Marsh came in and O. Devonport went out.
Substitutions gillingham: at minute 74 J. Nolan came in and M. Clark went out., at minute 75 B. Dack came in and R. Hutton went out., at minute 75 J. Clarke came in and J. Gbode went out., at minute 86 J. Morgan came in and O. Hawkins went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gillingham
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