Gillingham's lead at the top of League Two was cut to four points after they had to settle for a draw at Morecambe.

Jack Redshaw put the Shrimps ahead just before half-time, flicking the ball past Stuart Nelson.

Bradley Dack equalised shortly after the break, capitalising after Morecambe failed to clear their lines.

Gillingham could have taken all three points but a long-range piledriver from Matt Fish went narrowly over and Dack headed just wide.

Morecambe goalkeeper Barry Roche could have been sent off in the fourth minute, but referee Gary Sutton decided to award a yellow card when the 30-year-old handled outside the box.

Lineup, Bookings (2) & Substitutions (6)

Morecambe

  • 01 Roche Booked
  • 02 Fenton
  • 06 Haining (Threlfall - 43' )
  • 08 Wright
  • 15 McCready
  • 16 Drummond
  • 18 McDonald (Fleming - 84' )
  • 09 Alessandra
  • 10 Williams (Burrow - 72' )
  • 26 Holroyd
  • 27 Redshaw

Substitutes

  • 25 Arestidou
  • 03 Threlfall
  • 12 Parkinson
  • 23 Doyle
  • 17 Fleming
  • 20 Mwasile
  • 14 Burrow

Gillingham

  • 01 Nelson
  • 02 Fish
  • 03 Martin
  • 06 Legge
  • 12 Frampton
  • 26 Barrett
  • 07 Whelpdale (Robinson - 65' )
  • 18 Dack
  • 25 Richardson (Allen - 46' Booked )
  • 09 Kedwell
  • 19 German (Burton - 75' )

Substitutes

  • 21 Forecast
  • 15 Davies
  • 37 Muggleton
  • 08 Lee
  • 10 Robinson
  • 14 Allen
  • 20 Burton
Ref: Sutton
Att: 1,674

Match Stats

Shots

8 15

On target

5 6

Corners

2 2

Fouls

8 15

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +3:13 Full time

Full Time The referee blows for the end of the match.

90:00 +1:43

Lewis Alessandra sends in a cross, Stuart Nelson makes a save.

86:04

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Bradley Dack by Andrew Fleming. Stuart Nelson takes the direct free kick.

85:11

Chris Holroyd delivers the ball.

84:37

Centre by Lewis Alessandra, Leon Legge manages to make a clearance.

84:28

Stewart Drummond delivers the ball, Leon Legge manages to make a clearance.

84:20

The ball is delivered by Robbie Threlfall, Adam Barrett manages to make a clearance.

83:38

Effort on goal by Danny Kedwell from inside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.

83:11 Substitution

Substitution Andrew Fleming is brought on as a substitute for Gary McDonald.

81:45

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stuart Nelson by Jordan Burrow. Direct free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

80:53

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gary McDonald by Bradley Dack. Robbie Threlfall restarts play with the free kick.

79:18

A cross is delivered by Anton Robinson, Bradley Dack produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the right-hand post.

78:45

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Danny Kedwell by Christopher McCready. Direct free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

78:10

Handball by Bradley Dack. Free kick crossed right-footed by Lewis Alessandra, clearance made by Danny Kedwell.

76:49

Jack Redshaw concedes a free kick for a foul on Andy Frampton. Stuart Nelson takes the direct free kick.

75:19

Effort on goal by Matt Fish from just inside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.

74:14 Substitution

Substitution Deon Burton is brought on as a substitute for Antonio German.

73:23

Antonio German concedes a free kick for a foul on Lewis Alessandra. Nicholas Fenton takes the direct free kick.

72:38

Antonio German produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the left-hand post.

72:18

Joe Martin takes a shot. Blocked by Andrew Wright.

71:13 Substitution

Substitution Jordan Burrow replaces Ryan Williams.

70:16

The ball is swung over by Joe Martin, Christopher McCready manages to make a clearance.

69:34

Unfair challenge on Gary McDonald by Anton Robinson results in a free kick. Nicholas Fenton restarts play with the free kick.

67:27

Free kick awarded for a foul by Danny Kedwell on Stewart Drummond. Barry Roche restarts play with the free kick.

67:06

Charlie Allen crosses the ball, clearance made by Nicholas Fenton.

64:59 Substitution

Substitution Chris Whelpdale goes off and Anton Robinson comes on.

63:46

Robbie Threlfall has a shot on goal from outside the area which misses right.

63:13

A cross is delivered by Andrew Wright, Leon Legge manages to make a clearance.

63:06

The ball is swung over by Robbie Threlfall.

62:06

Chris Holroyd fouled by Charlie Allen, the ref awards a free kick. Stewart Drummond takes the direct free kick.

59:31

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Chris Whelpdale by Chris Holroyd. Charlie Allen delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel, Nicholas Fenton manages to make a clearance.

57:49

Charlie Allen takes the outswinging corner, Header by Leon Legge from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the target.

55:17

Stewart Drummond challenges Chris Whelpdale unfairly and gives away a free kick. Charlie Allen takes the free kick.

52:54

Nicholas Fenton takes the free kick.

52:54 Booking

Booking Charlie Allen receives a caution.

52:44

Charlie Allen concedes a free kick for a foul on Robbie Threlfall.

51:27 Goal scored

Goal - Bradley Dack - Morecambe 1 - 1 Gillingham Goal scored by Bradley Dack from just inside the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Morecambe 1-1 Gillingham.

51:15

The ball is swung over by Chris Whelpdale, Nicholas Fenton makes a clearance.

50:21

Antonio German challenges Gary McDonald unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Nicholas Fenton.

50:04

Chris Holroyd takes a shot. Save by Stuart Nelson.

48:59

The ball is crossed by Lewis Alessandra, clearance made by Bradley Dack.

45:52

Chris Holroyd delivers the ball.

45:40

The ball is crossed by Robbie Threlfall, clearance made by Joe Martin.

45:02 Substitution

Substitution Michael Richardson leaves the field to be replaced by Charlie Allen.

45:01

The second half has started.

45:00 +2:08 Half time

Half Time The ref blows to signal half-time.

45:00 +0:33

Adam Barrett concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Holroyd. Free kick crossed by Ryan Williams.

45:00 +0:05

Antonio German takes a shot. Blocked by Christopher McCready.

44:28

Outswinging corner taken by Bradley Dack from the right by-line, Chris Holroyd manages to make a clearance.

44:18

The ball is delivered by Bradley Dack, Nicholas Fenton manages to make a clearance.

43:32

Lewis Alessandra sends in a cross, Stuart Nelson makes a save.

42:38 Substitution

Substitution (Morecambe) makes a substitution, with Robbie Threlfall coming on for Will Haining.

41:56 Goal scored

Goal - Jack Redshaw - Morecambe 1 - 0 Gillingham Goal scored by Jack Redshaw from close range low into the middle of the goal. Morecambe 1-0 Gillingham.

41:21

The ball is swung over by Stewart Drummond, Lewis Alessandra takes a shot. Blocked by Adam Barrett.

38:42

Centre by Matt Fish, Chris Whelpdale takes a shot. Stewart Drummond gets a block in.

37:57

Jack Redshaw produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that goes wide left of the target.

34:35

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lewis Alessandra by Michael Richardson. Free kick taken by Andrew Wright.

32:50

Stewart Drummond has a volleyed shot. Save made by Stuart Nelson.

31:47

Foul by Adam Barrett on Chris Holroyd, free kick awarded. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Will Haining from right wing, clearance by Leon Legge.

30:41

Centre by Antonio German, Effort on goal by Michael Richardson from inside the box misses to the right of the target.

30:20

Barry Roche produces a cross, Bradley Dack manages to make a clearance.

29:26

The ball is crossed by Will Haining, save by Stuart Nelson.

27:52

Chris Whelpdale has an effort at goal from just outside the area which goes wide of the left-hand post.

27:14

The ball is crossed by Antonio German, Andrew Wright manages to make a clearance.

23:58

Chris Whelpdale sends in a cross.

21:19

Bradley Dack delivers the ball, Barry Roche makes a save.

17:44

Jack Redshaw produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that clears the bar.

17:27

Michael Richardson concedes a free kick for a foul on Ryan Williams. Christopher McCready restarts play with the free kick.

17:06

Unfair challenge on Nicholas Fenton by Antonio German results in a free kick. Nicholas Fenton takes the direct free kick.

16:46

Ryan Williams takes a shot. Save by Stuart Nelson.

15:49

A cross is delivered by Chris Whelpdale, Danny Kedwell challenges Christopher McCready unfairly and gives away a free kick. Barry Roche takes the free kick.

14:05

Jack Redshaw is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Stuart Nelson restarts play with the free kick.

11:58

Free kick awarded for a foul by Nicholas Fenton on Antonio German. Strike on goal comes in from Bradley Dack from the free kick.

11:30

Jack Redshaw is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Stuart Nelson.

11:06

Antonio German concedes a free kick for a foul on Nicholas Fenton. Direct free kick taken by Stewart Drummond.

10:25

Ryan Williams takes a outswinging corner to the near post, Chris Whelpdale makes a clearance.

10:16

A cross is delivered by Will Haining, clearance by Michael Richardson.

9:57

Ryan Williams decides to take a short corner.

9:40

The ball is sent over by Will Haining, clearance by Adam Barrett.

8:44

A cross is delivered by Lewis Alessandra.

8:01

Bradley Dack challenges Andrew Wright unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Andrew Wright.

5:45

Joe Martin delivers the ball, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Bradley Dack goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

4:57

Unfair challenge on Chris Whelpdale by Andrew Wright results in a free kick. Free kick crossed by Bradley Dack, clearance by Christopher McCready.

4:38

Bradley Dack takes a shot. Blocked by Jack Redshaw.

3:08

Bradley Dack fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick, Chris Holroyd gets a block in.

3:08 Booking

Booking Barry Roche booked for unsporting behaviour.

3:05

Handball by Barry Roche.

0:00

The match gets underway.

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