Cody McDonald scored two late goals as Gillingham strengthened their chances of survival and struck a major blow to Bristol Rovers' promotion hopes with a 3-1 victory. McDonald rifled a fine finish into the roof of the net in the 90th minute, just as the pressure was mounting on the hosts, before lofting Rovers keeper Joe Lumley in the sixth minute of added time. The Gills had led through Josh...Full Story »

Bradley Garmston is set to make an earlier-than-expected return to the Gillingham squad for their home game against Barnsley. The left-back has been out for two matches with a hamstring strain, during which time the Gills have brought in Adam Chicksen on loan from Brighton to cover. Boss Justin Edinburgh now faces a selection poser as to who starts against the Reds. Striker Cody McDonald is G...Full Story »

Colchester ended Gillingham's unbeaten record after running out 2-1 winners in an entertaining match at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Cody McDonald's shot struck a post inside two minutes for Gills before Colchester took a fourth-minute lead through Gavin Massey, who finished clinically from Callum Harriott's pass. But Gillingham levelled three minutes later when Luke Norris ran on to Mc...Full Story »

Gillingham striker Cody McDonald could make his first appearance of the season in the home game against Wigan. McDonald, who scored 18 goals last season, has been sidelined with an ankle injury but may be included in boss Justin Edinburgh's squad. Skipper Doug Loft (calf) is another player yet to feature for the Gills this term and he is not yet ready for a return to action. Fellow midfielder...Full Story »

Gillingham have no fresh injury worries as they host Bradford looking for their first home win since Valentines' Day. Their 1-0 reverse to Fleetwood on Good Friday made it four matches without victory on home soil for Justin Edinburgh's men but he could name an unchanged line-up with no injury or suspension worries following their 3-3 draw with Leyton Orient. Cody McDonald was handed a start a...Full Story »

Gillingham could recall top scorer Cody McDonald to face Fleetwood. The former Norwich forward was rested for last weekend's 2-1 win over Crawley with Luke Norris given the nod upfront, and Justin Edinburgh now has a welcome striking dilemma ahead of kick-off. Edinburgh switched to a 4-2-3-1 system for that long-awaited victory and now has to decide whether to revert back to their usual 4-4-2 ...Full Story »

Gillingham dented Swindon's automatic promotion hopes in Sky Bet League One while boosting their own chances of a late surge into the play-offs with a fully-deserved 3-0 win at the County Ground. Cody McDonald's quick thinking enabled him to fire the Gills into a 29th-minute lead and Jake Hessenthaler's deft header rocked the Robins at the start of the second half before McDonald iced the cake ...Full Story »

MK Dons suffered a blow to their automatic promotion chances after a surprise 4-2 defeat at Gillingham. With the score all-square heading into the final quarter, the Gills plundered two goals in the final 15 minutes to earn an upset at the Priestfield Stadium. The home side went ahead in the ninth minute through Cody McDonald, who shot past Dons goalkeeper Ian McLoughlin after a smart Bradley ...Full Story »

Cody McDonald's stoppage time goal gave Gillingham a hard-fought 3-2 victory 10-man Leyton Orient. Their first league win in 10 games, earned in dramatic fashion, saw Peter Taylor's men climb out of the relegation zone. Experienced Italian striker Gianvito Plasmati opened the scoring from the penalty spot with his first goal for the visitors in the 48th minute. However, Gills defender Leon Le...Full Story »

Rochdale were left to rue a host of wasted chances as Cody McDonald's late leveller handed Gillingham a 1-1 draw at Spotland. Keith Hill's side dominated the game but squandered several opportunities to score. Peter Vincenti's 25th-minute header separated the sides at half-time, but the home side could have been out of sight by that stage given the number of chances they created. Former Rochd...Full Story »