Burton Albion FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .
- Burton Albion FC 15 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Chris Husband
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
6/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 3 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 3 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' 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 John Akinde suffering a number of foals already.
- 21' Barry Fuller is having his name booked by the referee on 21.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Burton Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Oliver Sarkic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 47' Jordan Roberts has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thomas O'Connor, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' England international Joe Powell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Jordan Graham comes on to replace Mattew Willock.
- 67' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Sarkic is booked for Burton Albion FC — Red card on 67.
- 72' The 30-year-old Conor Shaughnessy has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Stephen Quinn exits the field as Kwame Thomas enters on 73.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for John-Joe O'Toole on 76 minutes.
- 78' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Brandon Hanlan comes on to replace John Akinde.
- 80' The Burton Albion FC bench stirs into life. Joe Powell is withdrawn and Kieran Wallace gets his opportunity.
- 85' Another change for Burton Albion FC made on 85 minute. Jamie Murphy leaves to be changed by Richard Nartey.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Roberts on 88.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Richard Nartey on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Joe Powell ↓ Kieran Wallace 80'
-
7
Stephen Quinn ↓ Kwame Thomas 73'
- 2
- 10
- 16
- 3
- 21
- 4
-
29
Jamie Murphy ↓ Richard Nartey 85'
- 1
- 17
Bench
- 15
- 8
- 24
-
27
Kwame Thomas ↑ 73'
-
6
Kieran Wallace ↑ 80'
-
18
Richard Nartey ↑ 85'
- 9
Coach
Nigel Clough
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
- 1
-
15
John Akinde ↓ Brandon Hanlan 78'
- 17
- 22
-
8
Mattew Willock ↓ Jordan Graham 66'
- 24
Bench
- 11
-
19
Jordan Graham ↑ 66'
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 78'
- 26
- 4
- 9
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nathan Broadhead | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Scott Fraser | 2 |
| Hayden Carter | 1 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2020-02-08
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Gillingham FC
D
2020-02-01
Rotherham United FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-01-28
AFC Wimbledon
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-01-25
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2020-01-14
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2020-01-11
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Gillingham FC
62%
Burton Albion FC or Gillingham FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

