Bristol Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | 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
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' Bristol Rovers FC have kicked off against Gillingham FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 8' What composure from Elliott List! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 13' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Gabriel Zakuani exits the field as Bradley Garmston enters on 15.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gabriel Zakuani is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Tom Eaves, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' 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 Ogilvie suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Alex Rodman is replaced by Stefan Payne on 46 minute.
- 49' Adam Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Bonham on 49 minute.
- 54' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 59' Callum Reilly does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Stuart Sinclair is withdrawn and Sam Matthews gets his opportunity.
- 70' Callum Reilly catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 70.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Josh Parker argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 82' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Elliott List is replaced by Luke O'Neill on 82 minute.
- 83' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Darren Oldaker is withdrawn and Billy Bingham gets his opportunity.
- 87' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Liam Sercombe makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 90' Tomas Holy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 1-2 the final result. Bristol Rovers FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| John Akinde | 2 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Liam Sercombe | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 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.

