Gillingham came from behind to rescue a point in the League One clash against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday.

Alex MacDonald fired a low shot into the bottom corner from 30 yards in the 31st minute, then chose not to celebrate in front of his old club’s fans.

Matty Taylor had put Oxford ahead in the fifth minute with his first goal since August, running onto Herbie Kane’s ball through the middle before slotting past Jamie Cumming.

The striker almost bagged another moments later, heading Steve Seddon’s cross against the bar.

Gills responded with Danny Lloyd hitting a low 20-yard shot that Jack Stevens saved with his legs.

Vadaine Oliver then headed wide of a gaping goal and it was no more than Gills deserved when MacDonald levelled.

Oxford dominated the second half but could not finish.

Cameron Brannagan was twice denied by Cumming, while Alex Gorrin nodded over at a corner.

Elliot Moore and Seddon went close to a winner for the U’s and Cumming also made a fine double save.

Oxford United line up: Stevens, Thorniley, Moore, Gorrin (Bodin 69), Long, Brannagan, Henry (Sykes 64), Whyte, Taylor, Kane (Agyei 91), Seddon.

Subs not used: Eastwood, McNally, Williams, Forde.

Goal: Taylor (5).

Gillingham line up: Cumming, Bennett, Ehmer, Tucker, McKenzie, Dempsey, MacDonald, Lee (Adshead 61), Sithole (Akinde 58), Lloyd, Oliver.

Subs not used: Chapman, Tutonda, Akehurst, Reeves, Kelman.

Goal: MacDonald (30).

Booked: Cumming (85).

Referee: Mr Darren Drysdale

Attendance: 6664 (362 Gills)

Picture supplied by Gillingham Football Club.