Accrington ST secured a 3-1 home victory over Gillingham on Saturday 17 October, a result that extends their unbeaten run in League Two to five games. Josh Woods scored twice and summer signing Stefan Mols was instrumental with a goal and two assists.
John Doolan's side dominated from the start, taking the lead after 11 minutes when Mols found the net. Woods doubled the advantage midway through the first half, finishing off a move created by Mols. A brief setback came just after the half-hour mark when defender Devon Matthews turned the ball into his own net, giving Gillingham a lifeline. Accrington ST restored their two-goal cushion in the 66th minute, however, with Woods again on the end of a Mols pass to seal the points.
The statistics told the story of Accrington ST's control. They enjoyed 56% possession, fired off 21 shots with seven on target, and won 11 corners while limiting the visitors to just one. Gillingham's frustration was reflected in 15 fouls and three yellow cards, while Accrington ST picked up two cautions.
This win lifts Accrington ST to 15th in the League Two standings, now on 11 points from their opening 10 fixtures, a record of two wins, five draws and three losses. They are eight points behind leaders Salford City but have built solid momentum with a recent form of two wins and three draws from their last five outings, a sequence that began with a 1-1 draw at Swindon Town on 26 September and includes a 2-0 win over Cheltenham and a 1-1 draw with Salford City. The victory also maintains their unbeaten record at home this season, where they have scored 13 goals and conceded 14 overall.
Attention now turns to a challenging trip to face fifth-placed York on Tuesday 20 October. That match will be a stern test of Accrington ST's improved form as they look to climb the table further. Conor Grant was the only substitute used by Doolan, replacing Charlie Warren in the 76th minute.
