2019–20 Gillingham F.C. season explained

Club:Gillingham
Season:2019–20
Manager:Steve Evans
Chairman:Paul Scally
Stadium:Priestfield Stadium
League:League One
League Result:10th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:
Alex Jakubiak (6)
Season Topscorer:
Alex Jakubiak (7)
Highest Attendance:10,913 vs West Ham United
(5 January 2020)
FA Cup
Lowest Attendance:1,055 vs Colchester United
(3 September 2019)
EFL Trophy
Average Attendance:5,148
Prevseason:2018–19
Nextseason:2020–21
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The 2019–20 season was Gillingham's 127th in their existence and seventh consecutive season in League One. Along with League One, the club are also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The season covered the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
23 May 2019 DF Free transfer [1]
1 July 2019 Free transfer [2]
1 July 2019 Free transfer [3]
1 July 2019 Free transfer [4]
1 July 2019 Free transfer [5]
1 July 2019 Free transfer [6]
25 July 2019 Free transfer [7]
25 July 2019 Free transfer [8]
4 September 2019 Free transfer [9]
24 January 2020 Undisclosed [10]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
1 July 2019 8 January 2020 [11] [12]
1 July 2019 24 July 2019 [13] [14]
2 July 2019 30 June 2020 [15]
26 July 2019 31 January 2020 [16] [17]
29 August 2019 Thomas O'Connor30 June 2020 [18] [19]
29 August 2019 30 June 2020 [20] [21]
9 January 2020 30 June 2020 [22]
31 January 2020 30 June 2020 [23]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
August 2019FWRoman Campbell SittingbourneSeptember 2019[24]
5 October 2019 Roman Campbell November 2019 [25]
9 October 2019MFHenry Woods Concord RangersNovember 2019[26]
4 December 2019MFHenry Woods Concord RangersJanuary 2020[27]
6 December 2019FWRoman Campbell RamsgateJanuary 2020[28]
23 December 2019RBJimmy Witt SittingbourneFebruary 2020[29]
23 December 2019MFJay Hards SittingbourneFebruary 2020
1 January 2020FWRoman Campbell MargateFebruary 2020[30]
17 January 2020 30 June 2020 [31]
30 January 2020 30 June 2020 [32]
22 February 2020 March 2020 [33]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 July 2019 Jude Arthurs Free agentReleased
1 July 2019 Free transfer [34]
1 July 2019 Louie Catherall Free agentReleased
1 July 2019 Free transfer [35]
1 July 2019 Eastbourne BoroughFree transfer [36]
1 July 2019 Free transfer [37]
1 July 2019 Ryan Huckle Faversham TownFree transfer [38]
1 July 2019 Released [39]
1 July 2019 Charles Noyelle Tulsa Golden HurricaneFree transfer [40]
1 July 2019 Free transfer [41] [42]
1 July 2019 George Sheminant Chatham TownFree transfer [43] [44]
10 July 2019 Free transfer [45]
15 July 2019 Free transfer [46]
26 July 2019 Mutual consent [47] [48]
16 August 2019 BromleyMutual consent [49] [50]
21 August 2019 Mutual consent [51] [52]
31 August 2019 Undisclosed [53]
2 September 2019 Mutual consent [54] [55]
2 September 2019MFBradley Stevenson Herne BayMutual consent[56] [57]
2 September 2019MFMiquel ScarlettFree agentMutual consent
23 January 2020 Released [58] [59]
30 January 2020 Roman Campbell Free transfer [60]
31 January 2020 Mutual consent [61] [62]

Pre-season

The Gills announced their pre-season programme on 18 June 2019.[63]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2019–20 EFL League One.

Matches

On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL League One fixtures were revealed.[64]

FA Cup

See main article: 2019–20 FA Cup. The first round draw was made on 21 October 2019.[65] The second round draw was made live on 11 November from Chichester City's stadium, Oaklands Park.[66] The third round draw was made live on BBC Two from Etihad Stadium, Micah Richards and Tony Adams conducted the draw.[67]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2019–20 EFL Cup.

The first round draw was made on 20 June.[68]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2019–20 EFL Trophy.

On 9 July 2019, the pre-determined group stage draw was announced with Invited clubs to be drawn on 12 July 2019.[69]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Connor Ogilvie: Gillingham sign Tottenham defender on a more permanent deal . BBC Sport . 23 May 2019 . 24 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Gills sign keeper Jack Bonham . . 4 June 2019.
  3. Web site: Cisse joins Gills . . 24 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Gills capture Lee Hodson signing . . 8 June 2019.
  5. Web site: Gills clinch signing of Stuart O'Keefe . . 11 June 2019.
  6. Web site: Matty Willock signs for Gills on two-year deal . . 13 June 2019.
  7. Web site: Gills clinch signing of Mark Marshall . . 25 July 2019.
  8. Web site: Mikael Mandron signs for Gills . . 25 July 2019.
  9. Web site: Gillingham sign midfielder Pringle . . 4 September 2019.
  10. Web site: Gills capture the signing of striker John Akinde . . 24 January 2020.
  11. Web site: Striker Ndjoli Makes Loan Move . . 26 June 2019.
  12. Web site: Ndjoli Recalled From Gillingham Loan . . 8 January 2020.
  13. Web site: Gills sign Nathan Thomas on season long loan . . 1 July 2019.
  14. Web site: A welcome surprise for the Blues . . 24 July 2019.
  15. Web site: Gills sign Alfie Jones on loan . . 2 July 2019.
  16. Web site: Gills sign Alex Jakubiak on loan . . 26 July 2019.
  17. News: Alex Jakubiak Joins St Mirren On Loan Until The End Of The Season . 31 January 2020 . St Mirren F.C..
  18. Web site: Gills sign Thomas O'Connor on loan from Southampton . . 29 August 2019.
  19. Web site: O'Connor agrees loan extension . . 31 December 2019.
  20. News: Gillingham sign midfielder Olly Lee from Hearts on loan. 29 August 2019. Kent Online. 13 October 2019.
  21. News: Olly Lee extends Gills loan . 10 January 2020 . Gillingham F.C..
  22. News: Gills sign Jordan Roberts on loan . 9 January 2020 . Gillingham F.C..
  23. News: Gills sign Jordan Graham on loan . 31 January 2020 . Gillingham F.C..
  24. News: Gillingham forward Roman Campbell is back with Sittingbourne. 21 August 2019. Kent Online. 13 October 2019.
  25. Web site: Roman Campbell . . 5 October 2019 . 3 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191103082333/https://www.enfieldtownfootballclub.co.uk/news/new-loan-arrival-roman-campbell-2473214.html . dead .
  26. News: Gillingham midfielder Henry Woods joins National South side Concord Rangers on loan. 9 October 2019. 13 October 2019.
  27. News: Gillingham midfielder Henry Woods seals a Concord Rangers return with 28-day loan. Rust. Danny. 4 December 2019. Southend Echo. 10 January 2020.
  28. Web site: Ramsgate Football Club Sign Roman Campbell From Gillingham FC. 6 December 2019. Ramsgate F.C.. 10 January 2020.
  29. News: Sittingbourne boss Chris Lynch boosts defence and attack with arrivals of Gillingham youngsters Jimmy Witt and Jay Hards on loan. Tucker. Craig. 23 December 2019. Kent Online. 10 January 2020.
  30. News: Margate boss Jay Saunders adds Gillingham striker Roman Campbell to his squad. Cawdell. Luke. 1 January 2020. Kent Online. 10 January 2020.
  31. News: Orient Confirm Cissé On Loan . 17 January 2020 . Leyton Orient F.C..
  32. News: Hodson joins St. Mirren on loan . 30 January 2020 . Gillingham F.C..
  33. News: Brickies Sign A Gill . 22 February 2020 . Isthmian League.
  34. Web site: Club agree deal for Bingham . . 27 May 2019.
  35. Web site: Chapman Agrees Terms . . 24 June 2019.
  36. News: Former Gillingham goalkeeper Tom Hadler joins Eastbourne Borough. 25 June 2019. Kent Online. 13 October 2019.
  37. Web site: Town Agree Deal To Sign Tomas Holy . . 24 May 2019.
  38. News: Former Gillingham defender Ryan Huckle has joined Faversham Town. 14 June 2019. Kent Online. 13 October 2019.
  39. Web site: Alex Lacey signs . . 8 November 2019.
  40. Web site: Charles Noyelle - Men's Soccer. University of Tulsa Athletics. en. 2019-10-13.
  41. Web site: Gillingham FC announces retained list . . 20 May 2019.
  42. Web site: O'Neill joins AFC Wimbledon . . 4 July 2019.
  43. Web site: League One retained list: Bristol Rovers amongst 22 clubs to announce departing players . . 29 May 2019.
  44. Web site: Chatham Town bring in Gillingham youngster. 2019-06-11. SCEFL. en-GB. 2019-10-13. 13 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191013131620/https://scefl.com/chatham-town-bring-in-gillingham-youngster. dead.
  45. Web site: Striker Tom Eaves Joins Hull City . . 10 July 2019 . 10 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190710144415/https://www.hullcitytigers.com/striker-tom-eaves-joins-hull-city/ . dead .
  46. Web site: Dean Parrett signs for Stevenage . . 15 July 2019.
  47. Web site: Callum Reilly leaves Gills . . 26 July 2019.
  48. Web site: AFC Wimbledon sign Reilly from Gills . . 26 July 2019.
  49. Web site: Josh Rees leaves Gillingham FC . . 16 August 2019.
  50. News: Gillingham midfielder Josh Rees leaves club to rejoin Bromley. 16 August 2019. 13 October 2019.
  51. Web site: Darren Oldaker leaves Gillingham FC . . 21 August 2019.
  52. Web site: Four New Faces Join The Blues . . 28 September 2019.
  53. Web site: Elliot List signs for Stevenage . . 31 August 2019.
  54. Web site: Gabriel Zakuani leaves Gillingham FC . . 2 September 2019.
  55. Web site: Gabriel Zakuani Signs . . 7 October 2019.
  56. News: Gabriel Zakuani has left Gillingham after his contract was cancelled. 2 September 2019. Kent Online. 13 October 2019.
  57. News: Former Gillingham player Bradley Stevenson has signed for Herne Bay. 18 September 2019. Kent Online. 13 October 2019.
  58. News: Mark Marshall leaves Gillingham FC . 23 January 2020 . Gillingham F.C..
  59. News: Winger Mark Marshall Joins Northampton Town . 26 January 2020 . Northampton Town F.C..
  60. News: Young striker Roman Campbell leaves Gillingham and signs for Isthmian League side Sittingbourne . 30 January 2020 . Kent Online.
  61. News: Bradley Garmstron leaves Gillingham FC . 31 January 2020 . Gillingham F.C..
  62. News: Garmston Signs On Deadline Day . 31 January 2020 . Grimsby Town F.C..
  63. Web site: Pre-season plans confirmed . . 6 July 2019.
  64. Web site: Sky Bet League One fixtures 2019/20 . . 20 June 2019.
  65. Web site: FA Cup first-round draw . . 24 October 2019.
  66. Web site: Emirates FA Cup second round Draw Made At Oaklands Park . . 16 November 2019.
  67. Web site: Liverpool to host Everton in FA Cup third round . . 3 December 2019.
  68. Web site: Carabao Cup first-round draw . . 20 June 2019.
  69. Web site: EFL Trophy Round One Group Stage Draw . . 9 July 2019.