Gillingham 1-2 Newport - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Gillingham vs Newport - result

Gillingham 1-2 Newport in League Two at MEMS Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham on 29 April 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Gillingham have won 2, Newport 3, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Gillingham vs Newport?

Gillingham 1-2 Newport in League Two on Saturday 29 April 2023 at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Where was Gillingham vs Newport played?

Gillingham vs Newport was played at MEMS Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham, the home ground of Gillingham.

What is Gillingham's recent form?

Gillingham's last five results read W L D W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Newport's recent form?

Newport's last five results read L W L W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Newport?

Across the last 6 meetings Gillingham have won 2, Newport have won 3 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Gillingham 3-2 Newport County on 17 January 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Gillingham?

Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale leads Gillingham with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Newport?

Shaquille Gwengwe leads Newport with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Gillingham vs Newport?

Craig Hicks refereed Gillingham vs Newport.

Gillingham vs Newport - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
17 Jan 2026	League Two	Gillingham vs Newport County	3-2
1 Nov 2025	FA Cup	Newport County vs Gillingham	2-2
20 Sep 2025	League Two	Newport County vs Gillingham	1-3
4 Mar 2025	League Two	Newport County vs Gillingham	3-1
22 Oct 2024	League Two	Gillingham vs Newport County	0-2
17 Feb 2024	League Two	Newport County vs Gillingham	1-0

Gillingham 1-2 Newport: match stats

Stat	Gillingham	Newport
Possession	55%	45%
Shots	7	9
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	3	7
Fouls	20	10
Yellow cards	0	0
Tackles	15	18
Passes	297	244

Gillingham vs Newport goals and red cards

Gillingham: T. Nichols (penalty) 17'. Newport: C. Norman 8', O. Bogle 78'.

Gillingham season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.8	6 of 24
Goals against	0.9	6 of 24
Shots	11.4	16 of 24
Shots on target	4.4	7 of 24
Fouls	10.1	20 of 24
Tackles	17.6	3 of 24
Passes	332.7	17 of 24
Corners	3.7	21 of 24

Gillingham player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: James Brophy (3), Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (2), Omar Beckles (1).
Assists: N. Freeman (3), Garath McCleary (1), Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (1).
Shots: Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (24), Will Goodwin (12), James Brophy (11).
Fouls: Zane Albarus (11), Logan Dobbs (10), Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (9).

Newport season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	8 of 24
Goals against	1.6	19 of 24
Shots	9.9	22 of 24
Shots on target	3.3	19 of 24
Fouls	11.3	12 of 24
Tackles	19.6	2 of 24
Passes	247.9	24 of 24
Corners	4	19 of 24

Newport player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Shaquille Gwengwe (4), Harrison Biggins (2), Kyle Cameron (1).
Assists: Harrison Biggins (2), Shaquille Gwengwe (1).
Shots: Harrison Biggins (14), Lee Jenkins (8), Shaquille Gwengwe (8).
Fouls: Cameron Norman (15), Lee Jenkins (11), Kyle Cameron (10).