- Date:08 Oct 2011
- Kick-off:15:00:00
- Venue:KRBS Priestfield Stadium
- Danny Kedwell - pen (62:01)
- Marc Richards (32:02)
Live Commentary
- 88mins
Long range effort by Marc Richards goes wide right of the net.
- 88mins
Marc Richards is penalised for a handball. Ross Flitney restarts play with the free kick.
- 87mins
Garry Richards takes a shot. Save by Stuart Tomlinson.
- 87mins
Foul by Sam Morsy on Curtis Weston, free kick awarded. The referee shows Sam Morsy a yellow card. Ross Flitney takes the free kick.
- 86mins
Doug Loft goes off and Louis Dodds comes on.
- 86mins
Header on goal by Doug Loft from just inside the area goes over the target.
- 85mins
Inswinging corner taken by Joe Martin from the right by-line, clearance by Doug Loft.
- 85mins
Matt Fish takes a shot. Stuart Tomlinson makes a fantastic save.
- 84mins
Unfair challenge on Curtis Weston by Sam Morsy results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Matt Lawrence.
- 82mins
Anthony Griffith challenges Luke Rooney unfairly and gives away a free kick. Dennis Oli is brought on as a substitute for Luke Rooney. Direct free kick taken by Matt Fish.
- 81mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Anthony Griffith by Luke Rooney. Booking for Luke Rooney for unsporting behaviour. Sean Rigg on for Tom Pope. Stuart Tomlinson restarts play with the free kick.
- 79mins
Robert Taylor delivers the ball.
- 78mins
Marc Richards is penalised for a handball. Ross Flitney restarts play with the free kick.
- 77mins
Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Doug Loft, clearance by Joe Martin.
- 77mins
Robert Taylor crosses the ball.
- 75mins
Stefan Payne on for Jo Kuffour.
- 74mins
Sam Morsy takes a shot. Curtis Weston gets a block in.
- 74mins
Doug Loft has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 73mins
Corner taken short by Marc Richards.
- 73mins
Tom Pope takes a shot. Ross Flitney makes a brilliant save.
- 73mins
Matt Lawrence concedes a free kick for a foul on Tom Pope. Direct free kick taken by Anthony Griffith.
- 71mins
Shot from just outside the box by Frank Nouble goes over the crossbar.
- 70mins
The ball is sent over by Adam Yates.
- 69mins
The ball is crossed by Robert Taylor, clearance made by Joe Martin.
- 68mins
Unfair challenge on Frank Nouble by Gareth Owen results in a free kick. Matt Lawrence takes the free kick.
- 67mins
Inswinging corner taken by Doug Loft from the right by-line, Matt Fish manages to make a clearance.
- 65mins
Centre by Matt Fish, save by Stuart Tomlinson.
- 62mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Tom Pope on Luke Rooney. Free kick taken by Ross Flitney.
- 60mins
Penalty awarded for an unfair challenge on Frank Nouble by Robert Taylor. Power penalty scored by Danny Kedwell. Gillingham 1-1 Port Vale.
- 59mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Clayton McDonald by Danny Kedwell. Free kick taken by Clayton McDonald.
- 58mins
Outswinging corner taken by Luke Rooney from the right by-line.
- 56mins
Sam Morsy comes on in place of Ben Williamson.
- 55mins
Corner taken by Joe Martin from the right by-line, Header by Danny Kedwell from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the target.
- 55mins
Robert Taylor sends in a cross, comfortable save by Ross Flitney.
- 54mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Clayton McDonald by Jo Kuffour. Charlie Lee leaves the field to be replaced by Chris Whelpdale. Direct free kick taken by Stuart Tomlinson.
- 53mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Anthony Griffith by Luke Rooney. Stuart Tomlinson restarts play with the free kick.
- 52mins
Outswinging corner taken by Luke Rooney from the right by-line, Tom Pope makes a clearance.
- 52mins
A cross is delivered by Matt Fish, Robert Taylor gets a block in.
- 51mins
The ball is crossed by Matt Fish, blocked by Gareth Owen.
- 50mins
Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Doug Loft, Matt Lawrence manages to make a clearance.
- 50mins
Doug Loft takes a shot. Blocked by Matt Lawrence.
- 49mins
The ball is sent over by Luke Rooney, blocked by Anthony Griffith.
- 47mins
Charlie Lee challenges Marc Richards unfairly and gives away a free kick. Stuart Tomlinson takes the free kick.
- 47mins
Corner taken by Luke Rooney from the right by-line.
- 47mins
Luke Rooney takes a shot. Blocked by Clayton McDonald.
- 46mins
Corner taken by Luke Rooney, clearance made by Liam Chilvers.
- 46mins
Joe Martin takes a shot. Liam Chilvers gets a block in.
- 45mins
Liam Chilvers challenges Jo Kuffour unfairly and gives away a free kick. Liam Chilvers goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. Charlie Lee takes the direct free kick.
- 44mins
Effort from the edge of the penalty box by Luke Rooney goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 43mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Luke Rooney from the right by-line, clearance made by Tom Pope.
- 41mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Tom Pope on Garry Richards. Garry Richards takes the free kick.
- 40mins
Close range shot by Frank Nouble misses to the left of the target.
- 39mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Adam Yates on Jo Kuffour. Free kick taken by Jo Kuffour.
- 38mins
Centre by Joe Martin, Gareth Owen manages to make a clearance.
- 37mins
Corner taken by Luke Rooney.
- 37mins
Luke Rooney takes a shot. Blocked by Gareth Owen.
- 37mins
A cross is delivered by Joe Martin, Robert Taylor manages to make a clearance.
- 34mins
Jo Kuffour fouled by Liam Chilvers, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Luke Rooney.
- 33mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Luke Rooney from the left by-line to the near post, Adam Yates manages to make a clearance.
- 32mins
A goal is scored by Marc Richards from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Gillingham 0-1 Port Vale.Assist by Ben Williamson.
- 31mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Danny Kedwell. Liam Chilvers takes the free kick.
- 30mins
Charlie Lee concedes a free kick for a foul on Doug Loft. Gareth Owen restarts play with the free kick.
- 28mins
The referee penalises Marc Richards for handball. Garry Richards takes the indirect free kick.
- 28mins
Matt Fish takes a shot. Blocked by Doug Loft.
- 25mins
Tom Pope takes a shot. Save made by Ross Flitney.
- 25mins
Doug Loft crosses the ball, Marc Richards takes a shot.
- 24mins
Matt Lawrence concedes a free kick for a foul on Marc Richards. Gareth Owen takes the direct free kick.
- 23mins
Doug Loft takes a shot. Save by Ross Flitney.
- 22mins
Centre by Matt Fish, Stuart Tomlinson makes a comfortable save.
- 22mins
Danny Kedwell crosses the ball, clearance made by Clayton McDonald.
- 20mins
The ball is swung over by Doug Loft.
- 19mins
The ball is crossed by Adam Yates, Joe Martin gets a block in.
- 19mins
Luke Rooney sends in a cross, comfortable save by Stuart Tomlinson.
- 18mins
Doug Loft gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Luke Rooney. Joe Martin restarts play with the free kick.
- 18mins
Luke Rooney takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, save by Stuart Tomlinson.
- 18mins
Luke Rooney takes a shot. Tom Pope gets a block in.
- 17mins
Liam Chilvers gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Danny Kedwell. Luke Rooney takes the direct free kick.
- 16mins
Danny Kedwell challenges Clayton McDonald unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Stuart Tomlinson.
- 15mins
Jo Kuffour has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide right of the goal.
- 14mins
Garry Richards fouled by Tom Pope, the ref awards a free kick. Ross Flitney restarts play with the free kick.
- 14mins
Centre by Joe Martin.
- 13mins
Centre by Danny Kedwell, clearance made by Adam Yates.
- 10mins
Marc Richards challenges Luke Rooney unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Joe Martin.
- 9mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Luke Rooney, Robert Taylor makes a clearance.
- 6mins
Foul by Robert Taylor on Frank Nouble, free kick awarded. Ross Flitney restarts play with the free kick.
- 6mins
Inswinging corner taken by Doug Loft from the right by-line, Matt Lawrence makes a clearance.
- 5mins
Tom Pope takes a shot. Blocked by Matt Lawrence.
- 5mins
Shot from 6 yards from Charlie Lee. Save made by Stuart Tomlinson.
- 4mins
Unfair challenge on Danny Kedwell by Clayton McDonald results in a free kick. Charlie Lee restarts play with the free kick.
- 2mins
Frank Nouble sends in a cross, save made by Stuart Tomlinson.
Match Preview
Defensive woes for Gills Gillingham have a host of defensive problems heading into the home clash against Port Vale. Garry Richards (thigh), Danny Jackman (knee) and Matt Fish (hip) all require late fitness tests after sustaining injuries in Tuesday`s Johnstone`s Paint Trophy defeat to Barnet, while captain Andy Frampton - the fourth member of Gills` backline in midweek - definitely misses out with a calf injury. Fellow defender Barry Fuller (knee) continues to be sidelined but Andy Hessenthaler could be handed some respite with Joe Martin (calf) rated as 50/50 as he looks to make his return. Hessenthaler will weigh up his options before deciding whether to recall Simon King from his loan at Plymouth to cover. Elsewhere, Lewis Montrose misses out as he serves an automatic one-match suspension having picked up his fifth booking of the season in midweek, and he joins fellow midfielders Danny Spiller (ankle) and Jack Payne (knee) as well as striker Adam Birchall (knee) in the stands. Aside from Martin`s potential comeback, there is some good news for Hessenthaler as midfielder Charlie Lee returns from suspension and striker Danny Kedwell is expected to be fit having sat out training on Thursday with a chest problem. Port Vale will be without on-loan Rangers striker Andrew Little for their trip to Priestfield - where manager Micky Adams began his playing career. The 22-year-old will be absent because of international commitments, having been called up by Northern Ireland for Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia and the clash with Italy four days later. Marc Richards will again lead the line after returning from suspension to score both goals in Saturday's 2-0 win over Rotherham last weekend. Goalkeeper Stuart Tomlinson is also a certain starter after impressing in his last two matches having replaced Chris Martin. Lee Collins' spell on the sidelines is to continue after the defender underwent an operation on his injured groin on Tuesday.
Gillingham
Port Vale
- Ross Flitney
- Matt Fish
- Garry Richards
- Matt Lawrence
- Joe Martin
- Frank Nouble
- Curtis Weston
- Charlie Lee
- Luke Rooney
- Danny Kedwell
- Jo Kuffour
- SUBS
- Chris Whelpdale
- Dennis Oli
- Callum Davies
- Stefan Payne
- Paulo Gazzaniga
Home
Away
- Stuart Tomlinson
- Adam Yates
- Clayton McDonald
- Liam Chilvers
- Gareth Owen
- Robert Taylor
- Doug Loft
- Anthony Griffith
- Ben Williamson
- Tom Pope
- Marc Richards
- SUBS
- Chris Martin
- John McCombe
- Louis Dodds
- Sean Rigg
- Sam Morsy
Match Report
Kedwell saves Gills Danny Kedwell struck his fifth goal of the season to earn Gillingham a 1-1 draw against Port Vale. The visitors took the lead through Marc Richards' third goal in two games but Kedwell equalised early in the second-half with his third penalty of the campaign. Gillingham almost got off to a flier when Kedwell charged down Vale keeper Stuart Tomlinson's clearance but the rebound went the wrong side of the post. Port Vale fired a warning shot when Doug Loft crossed to the back post where Adam Yates nodded back across goal for Tom Pope whose header hit the bar. Pope then turned provider for Vale's opener in the 33rd-minute when he flicked on a long ball to Richards who poked home. The Gills equalised with 63 minutes gone when Frank Nouble was brought down by Rob Taylor and although Kedwell's first effort was saved, a re-take was ordered and he made no mistake second time around. Tomlinson denied the Gills a winner five minutes from time when he kept out Matt Fish's fierce drive.
