Gillingham continued their 100% start to the season at the expense of Dagenham and Redbridge.

Veteran Deon Burton gave the visitors the lead when he headed home Matt Fish's cross.

Dwight Gayle equalised from the spot after he had been brought down in the area by visiting keeper Stuart Nelson.

Myles Weston grabbed the winner for Martin Allen's side, beating two players and firing past Daggers goalkeeper Chris Lewington.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Gillingham boss Martin Allen told BBC Radio Kent:

"It's always hard coming here and the conditions made it tough.

"We weathered the storm, fought back well from the equaliser, and did a fantastic job.

"What a great win though. When you see the stand here full up with people, the joy in everyone's faces, all the singing, everybody's done their stint."

Lineup, Bookings (2) & Substitutions (5)

Dagenham & Redbridge

  • 01 Lewington
  • 03 Ilesanmi
  • 04 Doe
  • 06 Spillane Booked
  • 18 Hoyte
  • 12 Elito
  • 17 Howell (Da Green - 68' )
  • 19 Ogogo
  • 24 Bingham
  • 07 Williams
  • 20 Gayle (Scott - 82' )

Substitutes

  • 30 Seabright
  • 02 Wilkinson
  • 11 Do Green
  • 21 Da Green
  • 10 Scott
  • 14 Reed
  • 23 Woodall

Gillingham

  • 01 Nelson Booked
  • 02 Fish
  • 03 Martin
  • 12 Frampton
  • 15 Davies
  • 07 Whelpdale (Payne - 61' )
  • 08 Lee
  • 14 Allen (Strevens - 71' )
  • 16 Montrose
  • 24 Weston
  • 20 Burton (Kedwell - 61' )

Substitutes

  • 21 Forecast
  • 05 Essam
  • 11 Jackman
  • 04 Payne
  • 18 Dack
  • 09 Kedwell
  • 10 Strevens
Ref: Lewis
Att: 2,251

Match Stats

Shots

19 13

On target

10 11

Corners

9 5

Fouls

10 14

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +4:44 Full time

Full Time The referee brings the game to a close.

90:00 +4:04

Inswinging corner taken by Danny Green from the right by-line.

90:00 +3:50

Gavin Hoyte sends in a cross, Andy Frampton makes a clearance.

90:00 +3:30

Unfair challenge on Billy Bingham by Ben Strevens results in a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Lewington.

90:00 +2:38

Lewis Montrose concedes a free kick for a foul on Abu Ogogo. Chris Lewington takes the free kick.

90:00 +1:55

Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Medy Elito, Abu Ogogo takes a shot. Save by Stuart Nelson.

89:59 Booking

Booking Michael Spillane shown a yellow card.

89:32

Unfair challenge on Ben Strevens by Femi Ilesanmi results in a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

88:25

Shot from just outside the area by Medy Elito goes over the bar.

88:03

Corner taken by Danny Green, Stuart Nelson makes a clearance.

87:48

The ball is sent over by Danny Green, clearance made by Stuart Nelson.

87:28

The ball is crossed by Abu Ogogo, save by Stuart Nelson.

86:42

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Abu Ogogo by Danny Kedwell. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Lewington.

85:39

Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Medy Elito, Close range header by Abu Ogogo misses to the right of the goal.

82:48

Billy Bingham takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post.

82:26

Abu Ogogo takes a shot. Blocked by Stuart Nelson.

82:13

The ball is crossed by Danny Green.

81:20 Substitution

Substitution (Dag & Red) makes a substitution, with Josh Scott coming on for Dwight Gayle.

81:20

The assistant referee flags for offside against Ben Strevens. Chris Lewington takes the free kick.

80:58

Femi Ilesanmi takes a shot. Stuart Nelson makes a save.

79:19

Billy Bingham produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the goal.

78:37

Danny Kedwell takes a shot. Chris Lewington gets a block in.

74:49

Sam Williams has an effort at goal from inside the six-yard box that hits the post.

73:41

Corner taken by Medy Elito, Charlie Lee makes a clearance.

72:49

Inswinging corner taken by Myles Weston from the right by-line, Femi Ilesanmi makes a clearance.

72:22

Myles Weston takes a shot. Michael Spillane gets a block in.

71:41

Dwight Gayle takes a shot from just outside the penalty area clears the crossbar.

71:24

The ball is swung over by Myles Weston, Michael Spillane manages to make a clearance.

69:45 Substitution

Substitution Ben Strevens comes on in place of Charlie Allen.

69:45

Free kick awarded for a foul by Danny Green on Callum Davies. Indirect free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

67:29 Substitution

Substitution Luke Howell leaves the field to be replaced by Danny Green.

65:46

Effort from the edge of the area by Femi Ilesanmi goes wide of the left-hand post.

64:55

Femi Ilesanmi delivers the ball, save made by Stuart Nelson.

61:51

Lewis Montrose provided the assist for the goal.

61:51 Goal scored

Goal - Myles Weston - Dag & Red 1 - 2 Gillingham Myles Weston finds the back of the net with a goal from inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. Dag & Red 1-2 Gillingham.

60:22 Substitution

Substitution Jack Payne comes on in place of Chris Whelpdale.

60:22 Substitution

Substitution Danny Kedwell joins the action as a substitute, replacing Deon Burton.

60:22

The ball is sent over by Joe Martin, clearance made by Scott Doe.

59:53

The assistant referee signals for offside against Myles Weston. Chris Lewington takes the free kick.

58:30

Billy Bingham takes a shot. Callum Davies gets a block in.

57:34

Abu Ogogo fouled by Charlie Lee, the ref awards a free kick. Shot comes in from Medy Elito from the free kick, Matt Fish gets a block in.

55:57

A cross is delivered by Dwight Gayle.

54:02

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Luke Howell by Lewis Montrose. Indirect free kick taken by Michael Spillane.

52:56

Sam Williams is adjudged to have handled the ball. Free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

51:43

Myles Weston produces a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.

49:49

Shot by Myles Weston from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

47:57

Chris Whelpdale takes a shot. Blocked by Scott Doe.

47:08

Corner taken by Myles Weston.

46:35

The official flags Sam Williams offside. Indirect free kick taken by Andy Frampton.

45:51

The ball is delivered by Billy Bingham.

45:01

The referee blows his whistle to start the second half.

45:00 +2:16 Half time

Half Time The players leave the pitch at half time.

45:00 +1:33

Cross/shot by Medy Elito.

45:00 +1:07

Abu Ogogo fouled by Charlie Allen, the ref awards a free kick. Billy Bingham restarts play with the free kick.

43:59

Unfair challenge on Charlie Lee by Luke Howell results in a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Myles Weston from the free kick.

43:31

Unfair challenge on Charlie Allen by Abu Ogogo results in a free kick. Charlie Allen takes the free kick.

43:17

Deon Burton is ruled offside. Femi Ilesanmi restarts play with the free kick.

42:57

Sam Williams takes a shot. Joe Martin gets a block in.

42:27

Corner taken by Billy Bingham from the right by-line.

41:59

The ball is sent over by Medy Elito, Joe Martin makes a clearance.

41:26

Joe Martin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sam Williams. Michael Spillane restarts play with the free kick.

40:20

Sam Williams challenges Stuart Nelson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Stuart Nelson takes the free kick.

38:39

Dwight Gayle takes a shot. Blocked by Lewis Montrose.

37:46

Free kick awarded for a foul by Dwight Gayle on Callum Davies. Free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

37:14

Free kick awarded for a foul by Michael Spillane on Deon Burton. Indirect free kick taken by Lewis Montrose.

35:39

Corner taken by Medy Elito from the left by-line, Joe Martin makes a clearance.

34:21

Joe Martin concedes a free kick for a foul on Medy Elito. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Dwight Gayle, Lewis Montrose gets a block in.

33:16 Goal scored

Goal - Dwight Gayle - Dag & Red 1 - 1 Gillingham Penalty taken right-footed by Dwight Gayle and scored. Dag & Red 1-1 Gillingham.

32:41 Booking

Booking Booking for Stuart Nelson for unsporting behaviour.

32:13

Dwight Gayle fouled by Stuart Nelson, the ref awards a Penalty.

29:43

Matt Fish provided the assist for the goal.

29:43 Goal scored

Goal - Deon Burton - Dag & Red 0 - 1 Gillingham Deon Burton scores a headed goal from close in. Dag & Red 0-1 Gillingham.

29:33

Matt Fish delivers the ball,

29:18

The ball is sent over by Chris Whelpdale, clearance made by Sam Williams.

28:23

The ball is delivered by Sam Williams, save by Stuart Nelson.

26:26

Deon Burton is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Chris Lewington takes the indirect free kick.

25:47

The assistant referee flags for offside against Sam Williams. Stuart Nelson restarts play with the free kick.

24:32

Lewis Montrose challenges Dwight Gayle unfairly and gives away a free kick. Shot comes in from Billy Bingham from the free kick, save by Stuart Nelson.

24:13

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Spillane by Deon Burton. Chris Lewington takes the free kick.

23:29

Luke Howell concedes a free kick for a foul on Charlie Allen. Andy Frampton takes the free kick.

22:09

Chris Whelpdale gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Medy Elito. Chris Lewington takes the indirect free kick.

21:05

Sam Williams has an effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the target.

17:22

Myles Weston crosses the ball, clearance made by Sam Williams.

16:57

Corner taken by Billy Bingham played to the near post.

16:36

Chris Whelpdale takes a shot. Blocked by Michael Spillane.

15:59

The referee penalises Matt Fish for handball. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Lewington.

14:47

Lewis Montrose gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sam Williams. Chris Lewington takes the indirect free kick.

13:29

Charlie Allen takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post.

13:06

Chris Whelpdale takes a shot. Femi Ilesanmi gets a block in.

12:12

Lewis Montrose concedes a free kick for a foul on Sam Williams. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Lewington.

11:25

Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Charlie Allen, clearance by Gavin Hoyte.

11:08

Myles Weston takes a shot. Scott Doe gets a block in.

9:17

Dwight Gayle is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

8:34

Shot from just outside the box by Medy Elito goes over the target.

8:09

Billy Bingham takes a shot. Save made by Stuart Nelson.

6:44

Corner taken right-footed by Charlie Allen, Charlie Lee takes a shot. Blocked by Scott Doe.

6:44

Corner taken right-footed by Charlie Allen, Charlie Lee produces a right-footed shot from 18 yards. Scott Doe gets a block in.

4:31

Unfair challenge on Callum Davies by Dwight Gayle results in a free kick. Stuart Nelson takes the indirect free kick.

2:06

Gavin Hoyte concedes a free kick for a foul on Charlie Lee. Charlie Allen crosses the ball in from the free kick.

1:37

Handball by Billy Bingham. Stuart Nelson takes the indirect free kick.

0:19

Deon Burton takes a shot. Blocked by Chris Lewington.

0:00

The referee gets the match started.

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