Gillingham will welcome Charlton to Priestfield for a pre-season meeting this summer. In what is expected to be one of two matches at Priestfield in July, the Gills will entertain Dean Holden’s League 1 side on Tuesday, July 18 (7.30pm). More: Gills turn down TV offer The Gills confirmed on Monday that they travel to National League Dagenham & Redbridge in what looks set to be the final run-out during pre-season as they warm up for what they hope will be a push for promotion next term.
Neil Harris’ men will visit Dagenham on Saturday, July 29 (3pm kick off). Gillingham have announced most of their summer itinerary - including a trip to the Italian resort of Como - but they are expected to have another game at Priestfield before the season begins, potentially playing at home on Saturday, July 15.
Fans have been booking their trips to Italy following the club’s announcement of a game against Serie B side Como on Wednesday, July 12 (1pm).
Como are managed by Marc Bircham - who was previously linked to the hot-seat at Priestfield. Their president Dennis Wise is a long-time friend of director Paul Scally while Gills striker Lewis Walker previously played for them.