Gillingham F.C.
Squad
- Charlie Freeman1921current
- Bradley Dack2012current
- Aaron Morris2014current
Ben Dickenson2014current
John Egan2014current
Josh Wright2015current- Max Ehmer2015current
- Rory Donnelly2015current
Ryan Jackson2015current
George Williams2016current
Vadaine Oliver2020current
Garath McCleary2025current- Alex Steelcurrent
- Billy Armfieldcurrent
- Billy Bowercurrent
- Billy Morgancurrent
- Emmanuel Fernandezcurrent
- Harry Ayrescurrent
- Leslie Balcombecurrent
- Raymond Baileycurrent
- Stanley Amoscurrent
- Tony Burnscurrent
- Syd King1897–1899
- Charles Bunyan, Sr.1898–1899
- Andrew Swann1899–1900
- John Glover1899–1900
- Adam Haywood1900–1901
- Charles Ambler1900–1901
- Charlie Satterthwaite1901–1903
- Arthur Archer1902–1903
- Henry Clutterbuck1903–1904
- Tom Boucher1903–1905
Dan Cunliffe1906–1907
Stephen Smith1906–1908
Jack Reynolds1908–1911- Frank Cannon1910–1911
Bobby Beale1919–1920- Bill Seddon1922–1924
- Freddie Fox1922–1925
Dick Edmed1923–1926- Henry Allen1923–1923
Joe North1923–1924
Bill Berry1924–1926- Fred Ellis1925–1931
- Bill Arblaster1926–1928
- Harry Bruce1928–1929
- Albert Collins1929–1934
- Dan Lewis1931–1932
- Bill Baldwin1934–1936
Harry Anstiss1934–1935- Fred Fisher1935–1935
- Reg Dann1935–1935
Stan Cullis1943–1943- Ron Lewin1950–1955
- Ernie Morgan1953–1957
Ricardo Infante1953–1956
Errol Crossan1955–1957- Mike Acland1956–1957
- Ron Saunders1957–1958
- Dennis Hunt1958–1968
- Harry Hughes1958–1963
- Ronnie Bacon1958–1961
- Bill Albury1959–1960
- Alec Farrall1960–1965
- Don Campbell1962–1964
Ron Newman1963–1967- Damien Richardson1972–1981
- Glenn Aitken1972–1974
- David Chadwick1974–1975
- Gary Armstrong1976–1980
- John Crabbe1977–1981
- Mike Buttress1977–1978
Pat Walker1977–1982
Micky Adams1979–1983
Steve Bruce1979–1984- Nigel Donn1980–1981
Tony Cascarino1981–1987- Billy Lansdowne1982–1983
- Billy Lansdowne1983–1983
- Gary Armstrong1983–1984
- Paul Garner1983–1983
- Brian Sparrow1984–1984
Colin Clarke1984–1984- Dale Tempest1985–1985
Jim McDonagh1985–1985- Colin Greenall1986–1988
- Gavin Peacock1987–1987
- Gavin Peacock1987–1989
- George Burley1988–1989
- Steve Walford1988–1988
- Francis Joseph1989–1989
Peter Beadle1989–1992
Tony Pulis1989–1990- David Crown1990–1993
- Andy Arnott1991–1996
Richard Carpenter1991–1996- Gary Breen1992–1994
- Glenn Roeder1992–1993
- John Robinson1992–2003
- Richard Green1992–1998
- Scott Barrett1992–1995
- Paul Baker1993–1994
Steve Banks1993–1995- Leighton Allen1994–1994
- Mick Bodley1994–1995
- Steve Brown1994–1995
- Alex Watson1995–1995
- Dennis Bailey1995–1998
- Jimmy Glass1995–1995
Leo Fortune-West1995–1998- Steve Butler1995–1998
Adrian Pennock1996–2003
Andy Marshall1996–1996- Craig Armstrong1996–1996
- John Gayle1996–1996
- Jonathan Gould1996–1996
- Matt Bryant1996–1999
Ade Akinbiyi1997–1998- Jimmy Corbett1997–1998
Mike Pollitt1997–1998- Neil Masters1997–2000
- Roland Edge1997–2003
- Carl Asaba1998–2001
- Kenny Brown1998–1999
Marcus Browning1998–1998
Nyron Nosworthy1998–2005
Stuart Elliott1998–1998- Vince Bartram1998–2004
- Marcus Browning1999–2002
- Steve Butler1999–2000
- Jon Bass2000–2000
- José Belman2000–2001
Marlon King2000–2003- Michael Phillips2000–2004
Paul Shaw2000–2004
Andrew Crofts2001–2009
Jason Brown2001–2006
Jlloyd Samuel2001–2002
Leon Johnson2002–2007
Mamady Sidibé2002–2005- Rod Wallace2002–2004
Ashley Carew2003–2004
Matt Jarvis2003–2007- Nico Vaesen2003–2004
Trevor Benjamin2003–2003
Wayne Brown2003–2003
Darius Henderson2004–2005
Darren Byfield2004–2006
Dean Marney2004–2004
Iwan Roberts2004–2005- John Robinson2004–2004
Lars Hirschfeld2004–2004
Patrick Agyemang2004–2004
Paul Gallacher2004–2004- Steve Banks2004–2005
Anthony Scaramozzino2005–2005
Brent Sancho2005–2007- Gary Mulligan2005–2005
Jay McEveley2005–2005
Jonathan Douglas2005–2005- Michael Flynn2005–2007
Moses Ashikodi2005–2005
Neil Harris2005–2006
Paul Crichton2005–2006
Sean Clohessy2005–2009- Steve Claridge2005–2005
Tom Williams2005–2006- Tony Bullock2005–2006
- Clint Easton2006–2007
Darren Randolph2006–2006
Dean Brill2006–2007- Gary Mulligan2006–2009
- Justin Cochrane2006–2006
- Kelvin Jack2006–2008
Scott Flinders2006–2006- Tommy Black2006–2006
Aaron Brown2007–2008
Adam Miller2007–2008
Chris Dickson2007–2007- Craig Armstrong2007–2008
- Delroy Facey2007–2008
Efe Sodje2007–2008
Felix Bastians2007–2007
John Nutter2007–2008
Luke Freeman2007–2008
Romain Larrieu2007–2007
Steve Lomas2007–2008
Stuart Thurgood2007–2008- Adam Miller2008–2010
Alan Julian2008–2011
Andy Barcham2008–2009
Charlie Daniels2008–2008
Connor Essam2008–2013- Craig Rocastle2008–2008
Curtis Weston2008–2008- Curtis Weston2008–2012
Jack Payne2008–2013- John Nutter2008–2011
Mark McCammon2008–2011
Simeon Jackson2008–2010
Stuart Lewis2008–2010- Stuart Thurgood2008–2009
Tyrone Berry2008–2008- Andy Barcham2009–2011
Febian Brandy2009–2010
Jaime Peters2009–2009- Josh Wright2009–2009
- Rashid Yussuff2009–2010
Scott Vernon2009–2009
Adebayo Akinfenwa2010–2011
Charlie Lee2010–2010- Chris Dickson2010–2010
Joe Martin2010–2015
Lance Cronin2010–2011
Stanley Aborah2010–2010
Adam Birchall2011–2014- Charlie Lee2011–2014
Frank Nouble2011–2011
Jack Evans2011–2013
Jo Kuffour2011–2011
Paulo Gazzaniga2011–2012
Adam Barrett2012–2015
Ben Strevens2012–2013
David Wright2012–2012
Deon Burton2012–2013- Jo Kuffour2012–2012
- Jordan Obita2012–2012
Myles Weston2012–2014
Oliver Lee2012–2012
Robbie Findley2012–2012
Rowan Vine2012–2012
Tom Flanagan2012–2013- Tommy Forecast2012–2013
- Adebayo Akinfenwa2013–2014
Amine Linganzi2013–2015- Antonio German2013–2013
- Antonio German2013–2015
Craig Fagan2013–2014- Danny East2013–2013
Donervon Daniels2013–2014- John Mousinho2013–2014
- Mahlon Romeo2013–2015
Michael Harriman2013–2014- Michael Richardson2013–2013
Ryan Williams2013–2013
Adam Chicksen2014–2014
Connor Smith2014–2014
Danny Galbraith2014–2015- Gary Borrowdale2014–2014
Gavin Hoyte2014–2015
Joe Pigott2014–2014- Josh Pritchard2014–2015
Kortney Hause2014–2014- Max Ehmer2014–2015
Michael Doughty2014–2015
Stephen Bywater2014–2015
Amari'i Bell2015–2015
John Marquis2015–2015
Jordan Houghton2015–2016- Adam Chicksen2016–2016
Adam El-Abd2016–2016- Andrew Crofts2016–2016
- Tom Eaves2017–2019
Rhys Murphy2018–2018- Kyle Dempsey2020–2022
- George Ley1976
Gillingham F.C. is a professional football club based in Gillingham, England.
The club plays its home matches at Priestfield Stadium and competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football.
Gillingham was formed in 1893 as New Brompton F.C. and became a founding member of the Southern League in 1894.
Biography
Formation and Early Years
Gillingham Football Club, based in Gillingham, Kent, England, was established on May 18, 1893, following a meeting of local businessmen inspired by the success of Chatham Excelsior F.C. The club was initially named New Brompton F.C. and played its first match on September 2, 1893, losing 5–1 to Woolwich Arsenal's reserves. New Brompton became a founding member of the Southern League in 1894, where they achieved immediate success by winning the Division Two title in their inaugural season.
Name Change and Development
In 1912, the club officially changed its name to Gillingham F.C., a name it has retained ever since. Despite facing challenges in league performance, including finishing bottom of Division One in the 1919–20 season, Gillingham managed to secure notable cup victories, including a famous win over Sunderland. The club's resilience and commitment to growth have been evident throughout its history, with various league promotions and cup successes marking its journey.
Honours and Legacy
Gillingham F.C. has enjoyed a rich history of achievements, including winning the Southern League Division Two in 1894–95 and multiple championships in the Fourth Division/League Two, notably in the 1963–64 and 2012–13 seasons. The club has also claimed several cup titles, including the Southern League Cup in 1946–47. Gillingham continues to compete in the EFL League Two, showcasing its enduring presence in English football.
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Career & Clubs
Early years
The local success of a junior football side, Chatham Excelsior F.C., encouraged a group of businessmen to meet with a view to creating a football club that could compete in larger competitions. New Brompton F.C. was formed at the meeting, held on 18 May 1893, New Brompton being a settlement adjacent to Gillingham. The founders also purchased the plot of land that later became Priestfield Stadium. The new club played its first match on 2 September 1893, losing 5–1 to Woolwich Arsenal's reserve side in front of a crowd of 2,000. New Brompton were among the founder members of the Southern League upon its creation in 1894, and were placed in Division Two. They were named Champions in the first season (1894–95) going on to defeat Swindon Town in a test match to win promotion. In the seasons that followed, the club struggled in Division One, finishing bottom in the 1907–08 season, avoiding relegation only due to expansion of the league. Whilst the club's league performance was disappointing, the side did manage a famous cup victory over Football League First Division Sunderland and held Manchester City to a draw before losing in the replay. In 1912 the directors passed a resolution to change the club's name to Gillingham F.C., and the team played under this name throughout the 1912–13 season, although the change was not officially ratified by the shareholders until the following year. The team finished bottom of Division One in the 1919–20 season but for a…
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Legacy
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Second Division (level 3) Play-off winners: 2000 Fourth Division / Third Division / League Two (level 4) Champions: 1963–64, 2012–13 Runners-up: 1973–74, 1995–96 Play-off winners: 2009 Southern League Champions: 1946–47, 1948–49 Runners-up 1947–48 Southern League Division Two Champions: 1894–95 Kent League Champions: 1945–46 United League Champions: 1908–09 Thames & Medway Combination Champions: 1898–99, 1899–1900 Cup
Southern League Cup Winners: 1946–47 Kent League Cup Winners: 1945–46 Kent Senior Cup Winners: 1945–46, 1947–48 Runners-up (5): 1938–39, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1994–95, 2014–15
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Identifiers & aliases
Gillingham Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent, England. The club's first team plays home matches at Priestfield Stadium and competes in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system, in the 2026–27 season.
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