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Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth had his say on the fans who backed the team at Accrington on Saturday.

Gillingham boss says the quality will improve after gritty opening-day draw

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth was satisfied with a point on the opening day at Accrington Stanley – but admitted it wasn’t a classic.

Report: Gillingham fight back in season opener

Gillingham came back from a goal down to take a point from their League 2 opener at Accrington Stanley.

Matchday Live: Accrington v Gillingham

Follow all the action as it happens from Gillingham’s trip to Accrington in our live blog.

Young Gillingham players join non-league clubs

A trio of Gillingham’s young professionals are starting new loan spells in non-league.

Darts face local rivals in final pre-season clash

01 August 2025

Dartford are hoping a tough game against local rivals Ebbsfleet will be perfect preparation for the new season.

Gillingham manager urges calm ahead of season opener

01 August 2025

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth is excited to get the new season under way but is urging perspective ahead of Saturday’s trip to Accrington.

Gillingham still one short – Ainsworth eyes another addition

01 August 2025

Manager Gareth Ainsworth hopes to add one more player to his squad in the transfer window.

Gillingham captain set to be named ahead of league opener

Manager Gareth Ainsworth plans to name his Gillingham captain on Saturday.

Manager keeps cards close ahead of Gillingham opener at Accrington

There’s only one senior player that Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has definitely ruled out for the trip to Accrington Stanley.

Chatham Town boss pleased with progress after Bromley win

Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake says his side are building momentum at just the right time.

Ainsworth urges patience ahead of Gillingham’s new season

Gareth Ainsworth believes he’ll turn Gillingham’s fortunes around - but ahead of the new season he’s also cautioned those expecting instant success.

Late stand-in Brooks saves the day as Blair stun promotion hopefuls

Well-travelled goalkeeper Harry Brooks has made several ‘debuts’ for Hollands & Blair and might have just made his most memorable one yet.

Brickies clock up the miles as manager looks to fine-tune squad

30 July 2025

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell still has plenty to do with the new season on the horizon.

Falade aims to mirror pre-season magic as Sheppey kick off campaign

30 July 2025

Sheppey United’s summer signing Dieko Falade has already shown fans what he can deliver.

Kick-off changes confirmed as Gillingham chosen for live TV coverage

29 July 2025

A trio of Gillingham matches have new kick-off times because of Sky Sports TV coverage.

Gillingham sign ex-Blackburn prospect Lenni Cirino

Gillingham have signed left-back Lenni Cirino on a ‘short-term deal’ ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Jack Nolan not out of the picture at Gillingham, says boss

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth says that Jack Nolan remains part of his plans.

Masterson fired up as Gillingham head into the new campaign with fresh energy

Defender Conor Masterson has enjoyed the positive pre-season energy at Gillingham under boss Gareth Ainsworth.

‘Thanks, Gaffer!’ – Eberechi Eze’s reunion with Gillingham boss Ainsworth