Sunday , 16 August 2026

Blackpool FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Blackpool FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Gillingham FC
Tue 11 Feb 2020 · 19:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Connor Ronan 24' Y
Y 59' Stuart O'Keefe

Overview

Match Preview

Blackpool FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Graham
  • Referee Gary Hilton
  • Referee Billy Smallwood
  • Referee Darren Handley

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
1
3
Blackpool FC 7 games · Avg 3.1 goals Gillingham FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC 2019-08-20 Gillingham FC 2–2 Blackpool FC 2019-05-04 Blackpool FC 0–3 Gillingham FC 2018-11-06 Gillingham FC 0–1 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Gillingham FC H 2–3 L
08 Feb Southend United FC H 2–1 W
01 Feb Oxford United FC A 1–2 L
28 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
18 Jan Lincoln City FC A 0–1 L
01 Jan Rotherham United FC A 1–2 L
Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Blackpool FC A 3–2 W
08 Feb Burton Albion FC A 0–0 D
29 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
25 Jan Rochdale AFC A 2–2 D
18 Jan Oxford United FC H 1–1 D
11 Jan Peterborough United FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Blackpool FC face off against Gillingham FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Connor Ronan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 7' Brilliant from the ! Armand Gnanduillet makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 7.
  • 12' Max Ehmer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 182 appearances.
  • 17' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 22' Chris Maxwell is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
  • 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Connor Ronan on 24.
  • 29' A quiet spell here at . Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 34' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 44' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Jay Spearing is withdrawn and Matthew Virtue-Thick gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 59' The referee calls foul for Stuart O'Keefe. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 64' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gillingham FC backline.
  • 69' Taylor Moore is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Regan Charles-Cook. He replaces Ben Pringle on 70 minute.
  • 73' GOAL! John Akinde scores on 73. Assisted by Jordan Roberts
  • 76' What composure from Regan Charles-Cook! The Grenada international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 76' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathan Delfouneso is hanging Gary Madine on the field on 76 minute.
  • 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 83' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Connor Ronan is withdrawn and Grant Ward gets his opportunity.
  • 88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 90' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Jordan Roberts exits the field as Mikael Mandron enters on 90.
  • With this win, Gillingham FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simon Grayson

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brandon Hanlan 2
Sullay Kaikai 2
Armand Gnanduillet 2
Alex Jakubiak 2
Dominic Samuel 2
Jerry Yates 2
Nathan Delfouneso 2
Tom Eaves 2

Head to Head

2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC 2019-08-20 Gillingham FC 2–2 Blackpool FC 2019-05-04 Blackpool FC 0–3 Gillingham FC 2018-11-06 Gillingham FC 0–1 Blackpool FC

Blackpool FC Form

2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC L 2020-02-08 Blackpool FC 2–1 Southend United FC W 2020-02-01 Oxford United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L 2020-01-28 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L 2020-01-18 Lincoln City FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2020-01-01 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L

Gillingham FC Form

2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC W 2020-02-08 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Gillingham FC D 2020-01-29 Gillingham FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2020-01-25 Rochdale AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC D 2020-01-18 Gillingham FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2020-01-11 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Gillingham FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49 Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for: Blackpool FC or Gillingham FC 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC33% Draw28% Gillingham FC39%
Actual: Gillingham FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Gillingham FC
67%
Blackpool FC or Gillingham FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC26% Draw45% Gillingham FC29%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Gillingham FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.