Gillingham Extends League Two Unbeaten Run to 21 Games, Tops Table After Newport 3-1 Victory

Gillingham have extended their unbeaten run in League Two to 21 games, rising to the top of the table following a 3-1 comeback victory against Newport County, despite conceding an early goal just 26 seconds into the match. Key moments included Bradley Dack’s two goals, including a penalty, and a stunning long-range strike from Jonny Smith, while Newport missed an early penalty opportunity. Newport County, struggling with a winless streak of eight games, will look to halt Gillingham's record-equalling run as they prepare to host them at Rodney Parade. Newport’s manager David Hughes acknowledges the challenge posed by the well-organized Gillingham side, who are strong promotion contenders and have not lost a league game since March. Gillingham’s manager Gareth Ainsworth is proud of the team’s defensive solidity and their ability to win games often by a single goal margin, drawing parallels to historic successful teams with similar records. The club is on the brink of breaking a long-standing unbeaten record, with hopes to cement their place in history by maintaining the streak in their upcoming fixture against Newport.