Gillingham v Barrow result
Team pages: Gillingham · Barrow
Gillingham 2–0 Barrow — Gillingham won this League Two match.
The result
Gillingham beat Barrow 2–0 at Priestfield Stadium in League Two on Saturday 28 September.
The goals
Gillingham led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Gillingham: J. Clarke (17’, assisted by Robbie McKenzie) and Robbie McKenzie (62’, assisted by J. Nolan).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Gillingham 0.00, Barrow 0.00, from 7 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
N. Hair showed seven yellow cards — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Gillingham: M. Clark (19’), Remeao Hutton (55’), Elliott Nevitt (69’), J. Clarke (71’) and J. Williams (90+3’); Barrow: B. Jackson (61’) and C. Popov (90+3’).
What it changes
Gillingham have won their last three matches in all competitions. Gillingham have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Robbie McKenzie (Gillingham) 9.3, J. Nolan (Gillingham) 6.3 and Armani Little (Gillingham) 4.2 led the match.
Next up
Gillingham next host Port Vale on 20 October 2026.
Barrow next travel to Gloucester City on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Gillingham: Gillingham v Port Vale, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Barrow: Gloucester City v Barrow, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Gillingham 2–0 Barrow · League Two
- Venue: Priestfield Stadium · Gillingham, Kent
- Referee: N. Hair
- Head-to-head (last 4): Gillingham 1 · draws 1 · Barrow 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Gillingham 3W 1D 1L · Barrow 3W 1D 1L
Gillingham 2–0 Barrow (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 24 September 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Gillingham for / against | Line | Barrow for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.86 for · 6.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6 for · 6.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.57 for · 13.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.5 for · 12.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.71 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.17 for · 4.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.29 for · 10.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 12.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.29 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.67 for · 3.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: N. Hair.
Gillingham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Andrews n 8 | 41.8 | 3.5 | 1.9 | — |
| A. Rowe n 8 | 49.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | — |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 35.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 | — |
| E. Nevitt n 8 | 82 | 2.1 | 1 | — |
| J. Wakeling n 8 | 37.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Andrews n 8 | 41.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| O. Hawkins n 8 | 41 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 35.1 | 1.9 | 1 |
| E. Nevitt n 8 | 82 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| T. Dieng n 8 | 74.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Dieng n 8 | 74.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| J. Clarke n 8 | 61 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Williams n 8 | 39 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Marcus Wyllie n 5 | 36.6 | 0 | 0.5 |
| R. McKenzie n 8 | 72.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Rowe n 8 | 49.9 | 3.2 |
| M. Clark n 8 | 84.4 | 3.1 |
| E. Coleman n 8 | 79.9 | 3.1 |
| G. Lapslie n 8 | 52.8 | 2.8 |
| A. Little n 8 | 88.6 | 2.7 |
Barrow
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Popov n 4 | 41.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | — |
| D. Worrall n 8 | 18.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | — |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 15.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | — |
| Mohamed Katia Kouyate n 8 | 56.3 | 2 | 2.8 | — |
| K. Spence n 8 | 81 | 1.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Acquah n 8 | 28.8 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| G. Garner n 8 | 64.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| E. Newby n 8 | 65.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| D. Telford n 8 | 30.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| D. Worrall n 8 | 18.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Acquah n 8 | 28.8 | 0.8 | 0 |
| E. Newby n 8 | 65.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| B. Jackson n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Sam Foley n 8 | 64 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Neo Eccleston n 8 | 58.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Spence n 8 | 81 | 3.8 |
| B. Jackson n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| Sam Foley n 8 | 64 | 2.1 |
| Neo Eccleston n 8 | 58.5 | 2.1 |
| D. Campbell n 8 | 88.5 | 2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Gillingham | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Possession | 51% |
| 7 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 4 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 7 | Corners | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 14 | Fouls | 10 |
| 5 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 374 | Passes | 392 |
| 66% | Pass accuracy | 72% |
Gillingham player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Morris | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Hutton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7 |
| M. Ehmer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Ogie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Clark | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 7 |
| A. Little | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| E. Nevitt | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 7.3 |
| J. Nolan | 76 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| J. Clarke | 76 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.2 |
| R. McKenzie | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 |
| G. Lapslie | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Williams sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| E. Coleman sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Dack sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Gbode sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Marcus Wyllie sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Barrow player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Stanway | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| T. Vassell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Stokes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Jackson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| Sam Foley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Campbell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Neo Eccleston | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Garner | 86 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Acquah | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Newby | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Feely | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Mohamed Katia Kouyate sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. Popov sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| D. Telford sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Worrall sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Gillingham v Barrow — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-04-13 Gillingham 3–0 Barrow
- 2024-03-05 Barrow 2–0 Gillingham
- 2023-04-01 Barrow 2–1 Gillingham
- 2022-10-22 Gillingham 1–1 Barrow
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Barrow?
- In their last 4 meetings, Gillingham won 1, Barrow won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Gillingham and Barrow?
- Recent form — Gillingham 3W 1D 1L; Barrow 3W 1D 1L.
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