Luke Cawdell

5 days ago | kentonline.co.uk | Luke Cawdell

Gillingham now know all of the teams they’ll be competing against in League 2 next season. Oldham Athletic are back in the Football League after clinching a thrilling extra-time win over Southend United in Sunday’s National League play-off promotion final at Wembley. Southend - managed by former Gills player Kevin Maher and assisted by another, Mark Bentley - were leading 2-1 in the early stages of extra-time but Oldham turned it around with two goals in two minutes to win 3-2.

5 days ago | kentonline.co.uk | Luke Cawdell

Gillingham’s decision to axe their traditional matchday programme has provoked a mixed reaction. The Gills have opted to cease publication of the traditional read, something several other clubs in the Football League have already chosen to do. It’s a controversial move, with many fans seeing the programme as a must-have part of their football-going routine.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Luke Cawdell

Gillingham have been given the green light to construct a new fan zone at Priestfield Stadium. Demolition of old buildings behind the Rainham End will make space for a new area that will provide additional outlets for fans on matchdays and a venue for other events. Managing director Joe Comper has updated supporters on the progress and said: “The old leisure centre, which is in the car park, is to be knocked down.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Luke Cawdell

Chatham Town captain Jack Evans has announced that he’s moving on to a new challenge. Evans, 32, described captaining Chats as “an honour” and he leaves the club after making close to 200 appearances and scoring 100 goals. The former Gillingham professional, who rose through the ranks at the Football League club before playing a handful of games, went on to play for the likes of Sutton United, Eastbourne and Maidstone United.

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Luke Cawdell

Chatham Town have reached a groundsharing agreement to host Lewisham side SE Dons next season. The South East Dons were founded in 2014 by rapper Don Strapzy and friends, and started out as a Sunday League side in the Orpington & District League, before stepping into Saturday non-league football this season. It proved to be a successful 2024/25 campaign for the Dons, who had formed a partnership with fellow Lewisham-based side Forest Hill Park, playing in the Southern Counties East Division 1.