Dennis Oli was the match-winner for Gillingham as they snatched a deserved win against Accrington at Priestfield.

Oli broke through a stubborn Accrington defence with 15 minutes to go as he turned debutant Charlie Daniels' cross past keeper Kenny Arthur.

The Gills dominated possession and chances but struggled to find a way past an in-form Arthur.

Simeon Jackson was denied by the keeper, while Stanley's best chance was a John Miles shot saved by Simon Royce.

Gillingham: Royce, Fuller, Richards, King (Bentley 82), Nutter, Oli, Crofts, Weston (Miller 76), Daniels, Jackson, McCammon (Mulligan 55).
Subs Not Used: Julian, Berry.

Goals: Oli 75.

Accrington Stanley: Arthur, Cavanagh, Murdock (Murphy 76), Edwards, King, Ryan (Worrall 60), Procter (Williams 64), John Mullin, Miles, Clarke, Paul Mullin.
Subs Not Used: Dunbavin, Onibuje.

Att: 4,733.

Ref: David Phillips (West Sussex).