The 2017–18 season was Gillingham's 125th season in their existence and fifth consecutive season in

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. Along with League One, the club participated in the

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, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Competitions

Friendlies

As of 27 June 2017, Gillingham have announced nine pre-season friendlies against Faversham Town, Dartford,

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, Chatham Town,

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and

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League One

League table

Results summary

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Gillingham were drawn at home against Dagenham & Redbridge or

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in the first round. Another home fixture was confirmed for the second round with Carlisle United the visitors.

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Gillingham were drawn away to

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in the first round.

EFL Trophy

Squad statistics

:Source: :Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. :Players with squad numbers struck through and marked left the club during the playing season. :Players with names ''in italics'' and marked * were on loan from another club for the whole of their season with Gillingham. :Players listed with no appearances have been in the matchday squad but only as unused substitutes. :Key to positions: GK –

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; DF – Defender; MF –

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; FW – Forward

References

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