Burton Albion FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Matthew Parry
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Richard Bartlett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Rochdale AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Southend United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Pirelli Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Burton Albion FC and Gillingham FC.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Jamie Allen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 24' Brilliant from the ! Elliott List makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 24.
- 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
- 34' Burton Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bradley Garmston is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' The Ireland Callum Reilly breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 0-2!
- 45' Ben Turner was booked on 45.
- 48' What a moment for Callum Reilly! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Scott Fraser has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' Brandon Hanlan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Connor Ogilvie at the 58 minute mark.
- 60' Scott Fraser does the damage! The net is bulging and Burton Albion FC surge ahead!
- 65' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. William Miller is replaced by David Templeton on 67 minute.
- 71' Burton Albion FC make a change. Ben Fox trudges off to be replaced by Josh Clarke on 71 minutes.
- 76' Gillingham FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 76 minute. Regan Charles-Cook leaves to be changed by Josh Rees.
- 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke O'Neill, as he is very good at scoring at Pirelli Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Burton Albion FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 89' Gillingham FC make a change. Gabriel Zakuani trudges off to be replaced by Max Ehmer on 89 minutes.
- 90' What composure from Josh Rees! The England international strokes it home. 2-4.
- With this win, Gillingham FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 2
- 19
- 18
- 4
- 10
- 27
- 40
-
12
Ben Fox ↓ Josh Clarke 71'
- 7
Bench
- 1
- 5
- 9
- 44
-
11
David Templeton ↑ 67'
-
21
Josh Clarke ↑ 71'
- 22
Coach
Nigel Clough
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↓ Josh Rees 76'
- 1
- 4
- 2
-
6
Gabriel Zakuani C ↓ Max Ehmer 89'
-
34
Connor Ogilvie ↓ Brandon Hanlan 58'
- 3
- 15
- 33
- 14
- 13
Bench
- 30
-
5
Max Ehmer ↑ 89'
- 19
- 23
- 18
-
24
Josh Rees ↑ 76'
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 58'
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Scott Fraser | 2 |
| Nathan Broadhead | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
| Ryan Broom | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2019-01-12
Burton Albion FC
2–3
Gillingham FC
L
2019-01-05
Rochdale AFC
0–4
Burton Albion FC
W
2019-01-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2018-12-29
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2018-12-26
Burton Albion FC
3–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2018-12-22
Luton Town FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
L
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Gillingham FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Gillingham FC
64%
Burton Albion FC or Gillingham FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.