Bradley Dack proved the difference maker as Gillingham clinched a 1-0 win over Walsall at Priestfield to extend the club's unbeaten run under Gareth Ainsworth to 11 games.
The former Blackburn midfielder applied a cool 58th-minute finish from close range when a long throw from Remeao Hutton caused chaos in the Walsall penalty area, settling a contest in which chances had been few and far between.
A Cagey Contest
The first opportunity fell for the hosts when a corner from Max Clark found Robbie McKenzie at the back post. The midfielder was unmarked, but could not score.