Jackson's first gave Gillingham the lead, nipping in at the near post to convert an Andy Barcham cross.

BBC: Gillingham 2-1 Rochdale (agg 2-1)

Ten minutes into the second half Gillingham were awarded a penalty when Barcham played in the marauding Nutter who was crudely felled by McArdle.

BBC: Gillingham 2-1 Rochdale (agg 2-1)

However, Gillingham did not have to wait long to take the lead when Dennis Oli released Andy Barcham down the left and his low cross was finished by Jackson, getting ahead of his marker at the near post.

BBC: Gillingham 2-1 Rochdale (agg 2-1)