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 | 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
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bristol Rovers FC and Gillingham FC get this one started.
- 5' Connor Ogilvie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 8' The deadlock is broken! Elliott List gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
- 13' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Gabriel Zakuani makes way for Bradley Garmston at the 15 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stuart Sinclair made 291 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' A quiet spell here at . Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 46' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Rodman departs to be replaced by Stefan Payne.
- 49' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Jack Bonham is replaced by Adam Smith on 49 minute.
- 54' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' What composure from Callum Reilly! The Ireland international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 64' It’s high time Darrell Clarke made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 69' Sam Matthews is replacing Stuart Sinclair for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Callum Reilly. He receives a Red card.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Josh Parker argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 82' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Elliott List is replaced by Luke O'Neill on 82 minute.
- 83' Darren Oldaker makes way for Billy Bingham at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 87' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Liam Sercombe makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tomas Holy.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.
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.