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The League Cup curtain-raiser brings together Gillingham and Luton for a high-stakes knockout clash at Priestfield Stadium. Luton enters with superior lower-league pedigree, while Gillingham aims to use home advantage to pull off an upset in their season opener.
Gillingham faced Luton on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham in the League Cup (Round of 128). The match finished Gillingham 0 — 3 Luton.
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Gillingham vs Luton kicks off on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 14:00 in the League Cup at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham.
The match is played at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, England.
This fixture is part of the League Cup — Round of 128, 2026 season.
The match ended Gillingham 0 — 3 Luton.