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MILLERS FALL AINSWORTH’S VICTIM TO HALE STORM

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 October 2026

By Colin Jackson

GARETH Ainsworth was full of praise for his Gillingham side as they powered into the play-off places following a handsome win over Rotherham at the New York Stadium.
LEAGUE TWO
ROTHERHAM U 1 Mullin 17
Alex Bruce’s hosts took the lead after 17 minutes when Kian Spence planted a ball into the box and Paul Mullin outmuscled Andy Smith, leaving the Gills defender floored.
The Millers striker skilfully fired into the bottom corner of the net for his fifth goal of the campaign.
Gillingham levelled matters after 34 minutes when Ronan Hale smartly volleyed into the far...

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