Rochdale vs Gillingham (League Two) was played on 5 September 2026 and finished 1–4.
Rochdale vs Gillingham: league table and recent form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 | York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 | Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 | Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 | Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 | Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 | Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
Recent matches
Rochdale
Gillingham
Rochdale vs Gillingham: our analysis
Rochdale’s home ground turned into a showcase for Gillingham as the visitors stormed to a 4‑1 victory, widening the gap between the two sides in the league. The result left Rochdale rooted to the bottom of the table in 24th place with just four points from six games, while Gillingham leapt to 11th with nine points, moving into the mid‑table chase. The win also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Gillingham the sole advantage after their earlier triumph over the hosts. With Rochdale’s goal difference now a dismal –5 and Gillingham sitting on a +2 margin, the gap in both points and form looks increasingly difficult to bridge.
Rochdale vs Gillingham: side-by-side comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Rochdale vs Gillingham: your questions answered
How did Rochdale vs Gillingham end?
Gillingham beat Rochdale 4–1.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 5 September 2026 at 15:00, venue Spotland Stadium. Referee: J. Robinson.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Rochdale: 20th (15 points), Gillingham: 8th (20 points).
More matches: League Two
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