The 2021-22 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Gillingham as The Gills finished a perilous 21st in League One, which resulted in a devastating relegation to the fourth tier, EFL League Two, on goal difference. The turbulent season, marked by a mid-season managerial change from Steve Evans to Neil Harris, was anchored by the desperate efforts and goals of top scorer Vadaine Oliver, whose 10 league goals were crucial in the unsuccessful battle for survival. It was a dark, unforgettable year that saw the historic club hit a low point in its modern history.