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.

Chances for both sides were few and far between, the first falling for the hosts when a corner from Max Clark found Robbie McKenzie at the back post. The midfielder was unmarked, but could not score.

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Dack went closer on 23 minutes but fired his effort over following a defensive clearance.

Ten minutes later a Saddlers' set play was whipped in by Jamie Jellis but goalkeeper Glenn Morris denied Mason Hancock.

The deadlock was broken just before the hour.

A throw from Hutton came off Elliott Nevitt's foot inside the box, a shot from Conor Masterson deflected towards Andy Smith who provided a short pass to Dack, who finished smartly.

Substitute Josh Gordon went close in stoppage time, but Morris made a smart save.

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