 On his home debut against Preston North End he saved a Jordan Hugill penalty and the resultant rebound to help his side gain a 0–0 draw.Gilks signed for Scunthorpe United on 16 June 2017 on a free transfer, becoming the club's first choice goalkeeper for the 2018-19 season.On 31 January 2019, Gilks signed for Lincoln City on a free transfer, and would go on to make 12 League appearances as the Imps won League Two.