Gillingham's League 2 opener ended in a 3-0 defeat to Walsall, with the visitors scoring three late goals. Isaac Moore, James Connolly, and Aaron Pressley sealed the win for Walsall in the final nine minutes of the match.
What happened?
Gillingham hit the woodwork three times before losing to three late goals in their League 2 opener on Saturday. The Gills were the better team for long periods against Walsall but substitute Isaac Moore, James Connolly, and Aaron Pressley scored in the last nine minutes.
Why it matters for Gillingham
The Gills revealed an emergency loan goalkeeper, Ashley Maynard-Brewer, due to the unavailability of Owen Mason and Ollie Wright. Maynard-Brewer, who is no stranger to Priestfield, signed on loan from Sheffield Wednesday.
What comes next?
Gillingham's next fixture is against Colchester at home on 2027-02-27, where they will look to bounce back from this defeat. The Gills will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches to improve their league position.
