Gillingham Take the Win in Pre-Season Friendly

Gillingham secured a 1-0 win over Millwall in their third pre-season friendly of the 2026-27 campaign. The Lions, fresh from a successful week-long training camp in Spain, struggled to get going against the League Two side.

What Happened?

Millwall's Alex Neil named a strong starting eleven, but his side struggled to find their footing against Gillingham's aggressive high press. The Lions were eventually edged out by a Matt Goodwin goal in the first half, with Millwall's passing remaining erratic for much of the opening 20 minutes.

Why it Matters for Gillingham

Gillingham's win over Millwall is a significant result for the League Two side, who will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for the new season. The Gills currently sit 17th in League Two, with 53 points from 46 games, and are 34 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race.

What Comes Next?

Millwall now face League One Stevenage at Broadhall Way on Saturday, with a fuller complement of players to pick from. Casper De Norre and Tairyk Arconte were suspended after picking up red cards against CD Eldense, while Zak Sturge had a minor knock, but should be back for the weekend.

Gillingham, meanwhile, will look to build on this win as they prepare for the new season. The Gills have scored 53 goals this season, conceding 72, and are on a 2-game winning run, with recent form reading 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL).

Recent Form

Millwall's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Lions struggling to find their footing in pre-season. However, with a fuller complement of players to pick from, they will look to turn things around against Stevenage.

Gillingham, on the other hand, have been on a roll, with a 1-0 win over Shrewbury in their last match (2026-05-02). The Gills will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for the new season.

Final Thoughts

Millwall's loss to Gillingham is a setback for the Lions, who will look to turn things around against Stevenage. However, with a fuller complement of players to pick from, they will be confident of getting back to winning ways.

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