Accrington Stanley and Gillingham played out a 1-1 draw in their English Football League Two season opener at the Wham Stadium. Both teams had to settle for a share of the points in a closely contested match. Accrington started brightly and took the lead, giving the home fans hope of a perfect start. Gillingham responded well in the second half, finding an equalizer to ensure they left Lancashire with something. The match ended with both teams pushing for a winner, but neither could find a decisive second goal. The result leaves both sides mid-table after the first round of fixtures, with plenty to build on.