Report: Trophy challenge starts with a heavy home loss for Gills

Sheldon Kendall had never scored in the Football League before - within minutes of coming on, he had two.

Unbeaten Faversham Town moved up to third place with a derby win over Herne Bay.

Nine Kent clubs will be in Monday’s FA Cup third qualifying round draw.

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Gillingham’s impressive form continued on Saturday with a win over Bristol Rovers at Priestfield.

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Gareth Ainsworth believes Gillingham have turned a corner after finally getting the chance to build the team he wanted.

Promotion-chasing Kent wrapped up a seventh County Championship Division 2 victory of the summer in three days against Lancashire.

Steve Evans will bring his familiar touchline intensity back to Priestfield on Saturday – but Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth says he has his respect.

Gillingham are close to welcoming back several injured players for Saturday’s visit of Bristol Rovers – but striker Ronan Hale remains a doubt.

Gillingham defender Conor McManus has been called up for international duty.

Gillingham’s youngsters are making such an impression that some of the club’s senior players could find it difficult to win their shirts back.