Paul Smith has missed out on selection for today's game against Cardiff despite declaring himslef fit earlier in the week.

Player boss Andy Hessenthaler, who is again on the bench, has stuck with the same defence that conceded three goals against Millwall.

Mamady Sidibe starts up front with Marlon King with Rod Wallace as substitute.

Gillingham: Jason Brown, John Hills, Barry Ashby, Chris Hope, Ian Cox, Nicky Southall, Danny Spiller, Paul Shaw, Nayron Nosworthy, Marlon King, Mamady Sidibe. Subs: Andy Hessenthaler, Mark Saunders, Rod Wallace, David Perpetuini, Bertrand Bossu.

Cardiff: Neil Alexander, Rhys Weston, Tony Vidmar, James Collins, Chris Barker, Willie Boland, Graham Kavanagh, Richard Langley, John Robinson, Robert Earnshaw, Peter Thorne. Subs: Martyn Margetson, Mark Bonner, Jason Bowen, Gary Croft, Gavin Gordon