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Gillingham

Tier 4EFL League TwoGillingham, Medway, South East England, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
1893
Ground
Priestfield Stadium11,582 seats · opened 1893
Full name
Gillingham Football Club
Website
gillinghamfootballclub.com

Who owns Gillingham

Controlled since December 2022 by US property investor Brad Galinson (50–75% of GFC Holdings), with former owner Paul Scally keeping 25–50%.

Owned by investorsOwner based abroad: United States

As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: Companies House, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamGillingham Football Club LtdPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 00039175
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    GFC Holdings LimitedPrivate limited company, EnglandFigure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – 75% or more
    • Stake not knowncontrols
      Brad GalinsonPerson, United StatesSince 23 December 2022, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%
    • Stake not knownsignificant
      Paul ScallyPerson, United KingdomFigure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%

Changes of control

  1. 23 December 2022

    Brad Galinson took control from Paul Scally.

    Galinson registered with 50–75% of GFC Holdings from 23 December 2022; Scally remains registered with 25–50%. No price was disclosed in the sources read.

    High confidenceSource: Companies House

    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%
Sources8

Also on Wikidata (Q48943).

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