Gillingham Football Club has made a significant move to strengthen their goalkeeping department with the signings of Ollie Wright and Lennon MacLorg. Wright, a 23-year-old goalkeeper, joins the Gills on a season-long loan from Southampton, while MacLorg, a 20-year-old shot-stopper, arrives from Charlton Athletic.

What happened?

Gillingham have signed goalkeeper Ollie Wright on a season-long loan from Southampton and fellow shot-stopper Lennon MacLorg. Wright, 23, has been part of Saints' age-grade academy set-up since 2012 but has yet to make a first-team appearance. He has had loan spells with National League sides Yeovil Town and Solihull Moors and, most recently, with the Gills' fellow League Two outfit Accrington Stanley during 2025-26, keeping 12 clean sheets in 47 games.

Why it matters for Gillingham

The signings of Wright and MacLorg are a significant boost to Gillingham's goalkeeping department, which has been a concern for the club this season. With Wright and MacLorg on board, the Gills will be looking to improve their defensive record, which has seen them concede 72 goals this season, leaving them with a -19 goal difference.

What comes next?

Gillingham are currently 17th in League Two, with 53 points from 46 games, and are 34 points behind leaders Bromley. They will be looking to improve their form, which has seen them win two of their last five games, and are on a two-game winning run. With Wright and MacLorg in goal, the Gills will be hoping to pick up more points and move up the table.

Gillingham 1-0 Shrewsbury (2026-05-02) was their last result, and they are currently on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first). They have scored 53 goals this season and conceded 72, leaving them with a -19 goal difference. League standing: 17th in League Two, 53 pts, 13W-14D-19L from 46 games, recent form WLLLD.