Match Report
Gillingham beat Brighton U21 3-2 at home in the EFL Trophy, Group Stage. Before the match, Gillingham were 3rd in the EFL Trophy table with Brighton U21 in 4th. Their only previous encounter (since 2022) was won by Gillingham. Gillingham had scored 4 goals this season (1.3 per game), Brighton U21 had 4 (1.3 per game). Gillingham's goals came from L. Walker (19'), Will Wright (76'), L. Walker (71'); Brighton U21 scored through E. Ferguson (31'), T. Miller (63'). Match stats: possession 33%-67%, shots 11-10, on target 5-4, corners 6-4. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Goal scorers
Gillingham: L. Walker (19'), Will Wright (76'), L. Walker (71') · Brighton U21: E. Ferguson (31'), T. Miller (63')
Key stats
Possession: Gillingham 33% · Brighton U21 66% · Total shots: 11-10 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 6-4