Match Report
In the standings it was Gillingham 3rd on 3 points, Leyton Orient 4th on 2 — separated by 1. Recent form told a different story for Gillingham: only 35th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. Against a league average of 1.7 goals per team per game, Gillingham ran at 1 scored and 2.33 conceded, Leyton Orient at 1.33 and 2.
Defeat had followed defeat for Gillingham — three in succession.
Across 12 recorded meetings, Gillingham have 5 wins to Leyton Orient's 5, with 2 draws, at 3.42 goals per meeting. 67% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 75%.
The match was played at MEMS Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham (capacity 11,582). On the scoreboard, Leyton Orient led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.