During the 1984–85 English football season, Gillingham F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division, the third tier of the English football league system. It was the 53rd season in which Gillin
Steve Bruce left the club prior to the new season.
Gillingham suffered a heavy defeat in November at Bootham Crescent (pictured in 2021), home of York City.
Jim McDonagh (left) joined the club on loan after Ron Hillyard was injured.
Tony Cascarino was the team's top goalscorer.