Gillingham FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Lee
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Exeter City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
14%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at MEMS Priestfield Stadium!
- 5' Kyle Dempsey is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Accrington Stanley FC tonight.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Accrington Stanley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Accrington Stanley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 21' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Dominic Samuel exits the field as John Akinde enters on 21.
- 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Accrington Stanley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' Harvey Rodgers has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' Colby Bishop makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Accrington Stanley FC are in front.
- 46' Thomas O'Connor gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Jacob Mellis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 64' Dion Charles adds to his 1 season tally! Accrington Stanley FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 69' Scotland international Scott Robertson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Thomas O'Connor.
- 77' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Robbie McKenzie by Alexander MacDonald on 77 minute.
- 82' Michael Nottingham is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Accrington Stanley FC so far.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Matt Butcher argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Accrington Stanley FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
- 5
- 1
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↓ John Akinde 21'
- 8
- 2
- 17
-
18
Jacob Mellis ↓ Thomas O'Connor 46'
- 19
- 35
Bench
- 23
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 21'
-
16
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 77'
- 6
- 12
-
21
Thomas O'Connor ↑ 46'
-
20
Scott Robertson ↑ 77'
Coach
Steve Evans
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 2
- 4
- 28
- 3
- 18
- 11
- 32
- 19
- 6
Bench
- 16
- 40
- 24
- 14
- 9
- 8
- 25
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Josh Parker | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Josh Parker | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2020-12-15
Gillingham FC
0–2
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-12-12
Wigan Athletic FC
4–3
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2020-12-05
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2020-12-02
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2020-11-24
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-11-21
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Accrington Stanley FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Accrington Stanley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
63%
Gillingham FC or Accrington Stanley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.