Salford City 0 Gillingham 0: League Two match report from the Peninsula Stadium

Gillingham came through a tough opening half at Salford City to claim a hard-earned point.

Ros Longelo hit the woodwork in the first 45 minutes for the promotion-chasing side but neither side could find a breakthrough.

Salford had won their previous five games at home and started the afternoon just two points off the top three in League Two.

It was the fourth visit for the Gills to Salford, winning two and drawing another of their previous three games against the city side.

Gillingham were well supported, with over 500 of them making the long trek up north. Discounted tickets to 1926 prices of £1.40, in celebration of the city’s centenary, helped produce a season-best attendance for the hosts.

The Gills didn’t give their loyal fans much in the way of value, even at those prices, but upped their attacking intent in the second half.

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth named the same team which had started the week before, winning 2-0 at home against Accrington Stanley on Easter Monday.

That was The Gills’ first win in eight, and the club jumped on an uplifting Easter weekend by putting season tickets on sale and announcing an extended deal for Bradley Dack, as plans are put in place for a better 2026/27 campaign.

Captain Armani Little declared himself fit to play, despite suffering a nasty hand injury the week before, lining up for the Gills with his damaged finger strapped up.

Salford dominated the opening half but were unable to make it count as the teams reached the break goalless.

The Gills made it to half-time without a shot, a corner, or a touch in the opposition box.

Salford striker Dan Udoh had the ball in the net, but the offside flag denied him, while dangerous winger Ros Logelo hit the top of the bar with a