Bristol Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bristol Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Oliver Yates
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Gillingham FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Barnet FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Barnet FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Hartlepool United FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 17 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Nov | Hartlepool United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Bristol Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 8' Elliott List is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 13' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Gabriel Zakuani is replaced by Bradley Garmston on 15 minute.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Max Ehmer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 183 appearances.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Gillingham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 46' Stefan Payne has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Rodman on 46 minute.
- 49' The supporters are chanting for Adam Smith. He replaces Jack Bonham on 49 minute.
- 54' Supporters expect more eagerness from Barry Fuller, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 59' What a strike from Callum Reilly! The score is 0-2.
- 64' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Sam Matthews comes on to replace Stuart Sinclair.
- 70' Callum Reilly has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 70.
- 74' Josh Parker has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
- 79' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 82' Luke O'Neill gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Elliott List and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' The crowd applauds Darren Oldaker as he leaves the pitch. Billy Bingham steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 87' The England Liam Sercombe breaks the deadlock on 87 minutes. 1-2!
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tomas Holy.
- Bristol Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Gillingham FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 5
-
24
Stuart Sinclair ↓ Sam Matthews 69'
- 14
- 22
- 7
- 23
- 10
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Stefan Payne 46'
-
13
Jack Bonham ↓ Adam Smith 49'
- 29
Bench
-
21
Adam Smith ↑ 49'
- 2
- 15
-
9
Stefan Payne ↑ 46'
- 6
-
26
Sam Matthews ↑ 69'
- 20
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 1
- 6
- 34
- 5
-
20
Darren Oldaker ↓ Billy Bingham 83'
-
15
Elliott List ↓ Luke O'Neill 82'
- 33
- 14
- 13
- 9
Bench
- 30
-
2
Luke O'Neill ↑ 82'
-
3
Bradley Garmston ↑ 15'
-
16
Billy Bingham ↑ 83'
- 23
- 24
- 7
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| John Akinde | 2 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 1 |
| Liam Sercombe | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Gillingham FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Gillingham FC
69%
Bristol Rovers FC or Gillingham FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.