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 13 games · 12 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
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 12.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool FC face off against Gillingham FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Terry McPhillips will be considering his options from the bench.
- 7' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Brandon Hanlan makes it 0-1.
- 12' Supporters expect more eagerness from Darren Oldaker, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 17' Antony Evans has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Max Ehmer made 183 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' Tom Eaves is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 35' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Jordan Thompson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' Tom Eaves is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Antony Evans is replaced by Jimmy Ryan.
- 51' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Bradley Garmston.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' Leonardo Lopes is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 68' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Leonardo Lopes is replaced by Alex Lacey on 68 minute.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 79' Liam Feeney is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Thompson at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' The 33-year-old Alex Lacey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christoffer Mafoumbi on 86.
- 87' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 87 minute. Tom Eaves leaves to be changed by Elliott List.
- The points are shared — Blackpool FC 0-3 Gillingham FC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 2 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 2 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 2 |
| Dominic Samuel | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 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.

