Gillingham 1 Notts County 0 - League 2 match report from Priestfield Stadium
Gillingham’s impressive start to the season continued with a fourth straight home win.
Josh Andrews headed the Gills in front early on in the second half, and that was enough to claim a third 1-0 home success so far this season, while maintaining their 100% league record at Priestfield.
It’s now eight unbeaten for League 2’s joint leaders and 20 in total across two seasons – 17 of those coming under Gareth Ainsworth.
Notts had picked up 10 points from a possible 12 in their previous four games ahead of their trip to ME7 but were kept quiet by the Gills.
Bradley Dack was back in the Gills team following a recent injury and he captained the side in the absence of Armani Little.
Winger Jonny Smith was handed his first start as Ethan Coleman, like Little, missed out after a knock picked up the week before at Bromley.
Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth switched to a four-man defence with Jonny Williams joined by Robbie McKenzie as the defensive midfield pair.
The Gills had several nearly moments in the opening half, one which finished without either side managing to register an attempt on goal.
Gillingham’s first big chance came when Jonny Smith’s low cross was just missed by Nevitt. The pair almost combined again soon after as the newcomer attempted to find the head of the striker.
Dack shot over after combining well with Williams and he went close again after Nevitt flicked a ball on from Clark’s deep cross.
Notts keeper Kelle Roos took a tactical injury break after 20 minutes, and while he was down getting a rub, the visiting boss attempted to sort things out as the Gills had been on top in the opening stages.
Notts did go close to scoring soo after when Alassana Jatta headed over a Jacob Beadeau cross.
Sam Gale was enjoying a