Sam Vokes header helps Gillingham extend unbeaten start to season

Gillingham extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0 victory at winless Oldham.

After a feisty first-half contest of few chances the home side took charge after the break.

Kane Drummond missed a golden opportunity at the start of the second half, sending the ball skimming off the top of the crossbar with a header from close range.

Joe Quigley had a couple of decent chances, firing wide from 18 yards with a clear view at the target and then heading tamely into Glenn Morris’ hands after a smart Will Sutton cross. Josh Hawkes blasted wide when well placed but Oldham could not convert their domination into a goal.

They paid the price when Gillingham scored against the run of play in the 74th minute, substitute Sam Vokes racing through a crowd of players to head home Max Clark’s corner at the back post.

Morris kept out Tom Conlon’s free-kick, Oli Hutton fired into the side-netting and Quigley had a header saved as Oldham’s push for a late leveller proved in vain.