Match Report
The table gap was wide: 29 points between Cambridge United (3rd, 82 pts) and Gillingham (17th, 53 pts). Cambridge United ranked just 8th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.43/0.72 for Cambridge United and 1.15/1.57 for Gillingham (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
6 matches unbeaten backed Cambridge United's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Cambridge United, 1 draw and 2 for Gillingham, at 2.2 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 40% of those meetings. Low-scoring is the pattern: just 20% of the meetings went over two goals.
Abbey Stadium, capacity 10,847, hosted the game. Cambridge United led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 5-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Cambridge United: Dominic Ball (2'), L. Appéré (36'), Lenni Rae Cirino (50' og), Sullay Kaikai (54'), Shayne Francis Lavery (90')
Key stats
Possession: Cambridge United 57% · Gillingham 43% · Total shots: 18-6 · On target: 6-0 · Corners: 8-1