Gillingham's Winning Streak Smashed by Brilliant Bury

Gillingham failed to replicate the success they achieved in the FA Cup two weeks ago, losing 4-0 to Bury at Gigg Lane, ending their three game winning streak.

The Gills, who hadn't even conceded a goal throughout their winning streak, were undone by the Bury attack after only nine minutes; David Buchanan crossing in for an easy tap in for Andrew Bishop.

30 minutes later, Gillingham found themselves 2-0 down, when Brian Barry-Murphy's corner kick was bundled home by Glynn Hurst.

The Gills responded well at the start of the second half, and took the game to their hosts with some neat exchanges and decent opportunities. Adam Miller had a shot on the edge of the area deflected wide, before Albert Jarrett whipped in a teasing low cross for John Nutter to have a shot saved off the line.

However, all these opportunities meant nothing as Bury added a third very much against the run of play, as Bishop again netted from close range, scoring his second of the game just before the hour mark.

Bury then compounded Gillingham's woes on 63 minutes, as Glynn Hurst got his second of the game. Bishop this time the provider, sending in a cross from the left for Hurst to head home, wrapping up an emphatic victory.

There was still time for more action however, as Gillingham were awarded a penalty in the 73rd minute. A Simeon Jackson through ball sent Mark McCammon clear, only for the Barbados international to be brought down by Wayne Brown. The Bury keeper escaped with a yellow card, and a still intact clean sheet, as Adam Miller's weakly hit penalty was easily saved.

Gillingham had one last chance before the end for a consolation, but after captain Barry Fuller's long ball found Simeon Jackson on the edge of the area, the Canadian international hit his shot well wide of the mark.

Attendance: 2,068     (208 from Gillingham)

Gillingham: Simon Royce, Barry Fuller, Simon King, Garry Richards, John Nutter, Nicky Southall (59 Simeon Jackson), Mark Bentley, Curtis Weston (84 Luis Cumbers), Albert Jarrett, Adam Miller, Gary Mulligan (68 Mark McCammon)

Subs: Alan Julian, Leigh Mills

Bury: Wayne Brown, Paul Scott, David Buchanan, Ben Futcher, Stephen Dawson, Glynn Hurst (78 Danny Racchi), Andrew Bishop, Brian Barry-Murphy (84 Richie Baker), Mike Jones, Efetobore Sodje, Elliott Bennett

Subs: Steve Haslam, Ryan Cresswell, Andy Morrell