Simeon Jackson's 11th goal this season extended Gillingham's unbeaten home run to 10 games in a bad-tempered draw.
The home side were starting to get into the game after a lacklustre start but fell behind when John Nutter's slack pass let in Charlie MacDonald to score.
However, Gillingham levelled when Jackson thumped home a header after Mark Bentley flicked on Nutter's cross.
Nathan Elder saw red for shoving Simon King, before Gills skipper Barry Fuller was sent off for fouling Sam Wood.
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