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Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham's home ground

In their 1986–87 season, Gillingham F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division. Gillingham were at the top of the Third Division table shortly before the mid-point of the season; their form declined in the second half of the season and they finished in fifth place, qualifying for the play-offs. Gillingham faced Swindon Town in the 1987 Third Division final where, after drawing a tie in the first game, they lost 2–0 in the replay. Gillingham reached the third round of the FA Cup, the second round of the Football League Cup, and the southern section semi-finals of the Associate Members' Cup. Gillingham played 63 competitive matches, winning 31, drawing 12 and losing 20. Tony Cascarino was the club's leading goalscorer, with 30 goals in all competitions. Howard Pritchard and Paul Haylock made the most appearances; both played in 62 matches. The highest attendance recorded at the club's home ground, Priestfield Stadium (pictured), was 16,775, for the home leg of the play-off final. (Full article...)

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