Refusing to blame goalkeeper Lee Nicholls for the early goal conceded to the hosts, Boothroyd said afterwards: "Gillingham are top of the league but I honestly think we were the better side for the majority of the game.
"Myles Weston was in Ben Tozer's pocket for most of the game but he scores and the scoreline looks much more comfortable than it was.
"Gillingham are top of the league for a reason because they get results but if we perform like we did in the first half then we won't be too far away."