Accrington Stanley FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee Matthew Perry
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
14%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Wham Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Accrington Stanley FC and Gillingham FC.
- 5' Jack Tucker has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 182 appearances.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' Matt Butcher makes way for Jonathan Russell at the 17 minute mark. A tactical switch from Accrington Stanley FC.
- 22' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' Accrington Stanley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sean McConville, as he is very good at scoring at Wham Stadium with 14 goals in the last 11 games.
- 45' It’s a booking for Accrington Stanley FC player. Ross Sykes gets a Yellow card.
- 46' A stunning finish from Kyle Dempsey — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 51' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' Gillingham FC is showing some good football. However, Gillingham FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Nottingham.
- 67' Callum Slattery has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ryan Jackson on 80 minutes.
- 81' Another change for Accrington Stanley FC made on 81 minute. Ross Sykes leaves to be changed by Ryan Cassidy.
- 84' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Vadaine Oliver by John Akinde on 84 minute.
- 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. Accrington Stanley FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 90 minute. Jordan Graham leaves to be changed by Stuart O'Keefe.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Accrington Stanley FC 0-1 Gillingham FC.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 2
- 4
- 28
- 3
-
5
Ross Sykes ↓ Ryan Cassidy 81'
- 11
- 32
- 19
-
6
Matt Butcher ↓ Jonathan Russell 17'
Bench
- 16
- 35
- 40
- 24
- 14
-
9
Ryan Cassidy ↑ 81'
-
8
Jonathan Russell ↑ 17'
Coach
John Coleman
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Jordan Graham ↓ Stuart O'Keefe 90'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 16
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ John Akinde 84'
- 11
- 20
- 21
Bench
- 14
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↑ 90'
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 84'
- 18
- 7
- 17
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Josh Parker | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Josh Parker | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2021-01-16
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Gillingham FC
L
2021-01-08
Charlton Athletic FC
0–2
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-12-19
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Blackpool FC
D
2020-12-15
Gillingham FC
0–2
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-12-12
Wigan Athletic FC
4–3
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2020-12-05
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.97
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Accrington Stanley FC or Gillingham FC 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Gillingham FC
65%
Accrington Stanley FC or Gillingham FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
0 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 21% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.