Cambridge United FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 28 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 11 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Cambridge United FC have kicked off against Gillingham FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gillingham FC backline.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conor Masterson made 378 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 19' A moment of madness from David Tutonda on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gillingham FC will be frustrated.
- 22' The referee calls foul for Max Ehmer. He receives a Yellow card.
- 26' Vadaine Oliver puts Gillingham FC on the lead.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Brophy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 46' Lloyd Jones has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 51' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' 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.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Danny Lloyd makes it 0-2.
- 63' Gillingham FC ring the changes. Vadaine Oliver has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Kelman to step up.
- 66' The whistle greets James Brophy as he departs to be replaced by Jack Lankester.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' Lloyd Jones picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 76' The crowd applauds Sam Smith as he leaves the pitch. Jensen Weir steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 77' Cambridge United FC make a change. Paul Digby trudges off to be replaced by Adam May on 77 minutes.
- 82' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 87' England international Joe Ironside has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- Another three points for Gillingham FC.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Jack Lankester 66'
- 2
-
10
Sam Smith ↓ Jensen Weir 76'
- 1
- 8
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Adam May 77'
- 6
- 9
- 3
- 24
- 18
Bench
-
23
Jack Lankester ↑ 66'
-
16
Jensen Weir ↑ 76'
- 11
-
19
Adam May ↑ 77'
- 26
- 13
- 15
Coach
Mark Bonner
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 5
- 8
- 18
- 16
- 15
- 7
- 3
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ Charlie Kelman 63'
- 17
- 1
Bench
- 11
- 12
- 10
-
9
Charlie Kelman ↑ 63'
- 22
- 27
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Danny Lloyd | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2021-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Gillingham FC
L
2021-09-25
Cambridge United FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2021-09-18
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2021-09-11
Cambridge United FC
1–5
Lincoln City FC
L
2021-08-28
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2021-08-21
Cambridge United FC
3–0
Burton Albion FC
W
Gillingham FC Form
2021-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Gillingham FC
W
2021-09-25
Oxford United FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2021-09-21
Gillingham FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2021-09-18
Gillingham FC
1–4
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2021-09-11
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2021-08-28
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Gillingham FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Gillingham FC
72%
Cambridge United FC or Gillingham FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
11.7%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

