Blackpool FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Blackpool FC and Gillingham FC is underway.
- 5' Gary Madine has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 7' Armand Gnanduillet puts Blackpool FC on the lead.
- 12' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' Connor Ronan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 24.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mikael Mandron made 7 appearances and scored 39 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' Thomas O'Connor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 182 appearances.
- 39' 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 Regan Charles-Cook suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Virtue-Thick. He replaces Jay Spearing on 46 minute.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' 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.
- 59' Stuart O'Keefe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 64' John Akinde is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Regan Charles-Cook is hanging Ben Pringle on the field on 70 minute.
- 73' The deadlock is broken! John Akinde gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
- 76' Regan Charles-Cook is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 76' Nathan Delfouneso gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Gary Madine and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Jordan Graham has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 83' Connor Ronan makes way for Grant Ward at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 88' The energy levels are beginning to show. Simon Grayson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 90 minute. Jordan Roberts leaves to be changed by Mikael Mandron.
- The final score is 2-3.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
30
Gary Madine ↓ Nathan Delfouneso 76'
- 32
- 6
- 11
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 3
-
40
Connor Ronan ↓ Grant Ward 83'
- 42
- 15
Bench
-
27
Grant Ward ↑ 83'
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 76'
- 28
- 24
- 26
- 29
-
17
Matthew Virtue-Thick ↑ 46'
Coach
Simon Grayson
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Jordan Graham ↓ Stuart O'Keefe 46'
-
10
Jordan Roberts ↓ Mikael Mandron 90'
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 15
- 17
- 24
Bench
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 70'
- 26
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↑ 46'
-
9
Mikael Mandron ↑ 90'
- 22
- 8
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
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 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Gillingham FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
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.