Bristol Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 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 Grant Taylor
- Referee Chris Husband
- Referee Kevin Howick
- Referee Kevin Johnson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Bristol Rovers FC and Gillingham FC.
- 5' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gillingham FC backline.
- 13' The supporters are chanting for Jack Tucker. He replaces Barry Fuller on 13 minute.
- 18' Abumere Ogogo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 23' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 28' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' Tyler Smith makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Mark Marshall is replacing Mikael Ndjoli for the Gillingham FC side.
- 51' Alex Jakubiak has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 54 minute. Ollie Clarke leaves to be changed by Liam Sercombe.
- 59' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Bonham is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 62' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. Brandon Hanlan departs to be replaced by Mikael Mandron.
- 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
- 72' Tom Davies has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' The whistle greets Josh Hare as he departs to be replaced by Mark Little.
- 79' The 36-year-old Edward Upson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Tyler Smith is replaced by Victor Adeboyejo on 80 minute.
- 83' A goal from the Ireland international Thomas O'Connor! He fires home on 83 to make it 1-1!
- 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' Poor challenge from Liam Sercombe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
-
17
Tyler Smith ↓ Victor Adeboyejo 80'
-
22
Josh Hare ↓ Mark Little 74'
- 11
- 5
-
8
Ollie Clarke C ↓ Liam Sercombe 54'
- 15
- 6
- 4
- 16
- 9
Bench
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 80'
-
2
Mark Little ↑ 74'
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↑ 54'
- 23
- 10
- 33
- 1
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Barry Fuller ↓ Jack Tucker 13'
- 6
- 5
- 18
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Mikael Mandron 62'
- 1
- 23
- 22
-
10
Mikael Ndjoli ↓ Mark Marshall 46'
- 14
- 24
Bench
- 11
-
27
Jack Tucker ↑ 13'
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 46'
- 4
-
9
Mikael Mandron ↑ 62'
- 17
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| John Akinde | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 1 |
| Liam Sercombe | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-09-17
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2019-09-14
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-09-07
Bristol Rovers FC
3–3
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-08-31
Burton Albion FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2019-08-24
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Oxford United FC
W
2019-08-20
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Gillingham FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Gillingham FC
57%
Bristol Rovers FC or Gillingham FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.