Blackpool FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Anthony Moore
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Chris Isherwood
6 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 12.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Gillingham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Blackpool FC and Gillingham FC get this one started.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 7' Gillingham FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Brandon Hanlan on 7.
- 12' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 22' Chris Long has been relatively quiet despite scoring 25 goals in his last 289 appearances.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tom Eaves makes it 0-2.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 39' What composure from Tom Eaves! The England international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 44' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 46' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Jimmy Ryan comes on to replace Antony Evans.
- 51' That is a Yellow card for Gillingham FC. Bradley Garmston will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Leonardo Lopes is booked for Gillingham FC — Yellow card on 60.
- 65' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 68' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Leonardo Lopes is withdrawn and Alex Lacey gets his opportunity.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' Jordan Thompson makes way for Liam Feeney at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 84' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christoffer Mafoumbi on 86.
- 87' The crowd applauds Tom Eaves as he leaves the pitch. Elliott List steps in for Gillingham FC.
- Gillingham FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 37
- 8
- 21
- 16
- 27
- 14
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↓ Liam Feeney 79'
-
31
Chris Long ↓ Nathan Delfouneso 46'
- 3
-
5
Antony Evans ↓ Jimmy Ryan 46'
Bench
-
24
Liam Feeney ↑ 79'
- 13
-
4
Jimmy Ryan ↑ 46'
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 46'
- 25
- 11
- 34
Coach
Terry McPhillips
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 12
- 1
- 34
- 5
- 3
-
20
Darren Oldaker ↓ Callum Reilly 79'
- 33
-
9
Tom Eaves ↓ Elliott List 87'
- 7
-
17
Leonardo Lopes ↓ Alex Lacey 68'
Bench
- 8
- 30
-
4
Alex Lacey ↑ 68'
-
15
Elliott List ↑ 87'
-
13
Callum Reilly ↑ 79'
- 24
- 14
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dominic Samuel | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Nathan Delfouneso | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 2 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 2 |
Blackpool FC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.97
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Gillingham FC
71%
Blackpool FC or Gillingham FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
12%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.