Sunday , 16 August 2026

Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2024-25
Gillingham FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 2 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC MEMS Priestfield Stadium 4,403 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 38' Sonny Carey
0–2 90+4' Sonny Carey
Y 34' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
Y 44' Ryan Finnigan
Y 78' Sonny Carey

Overview

Match Preview

Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC — FA Cup at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Brook
  • Assistant 1 Alexander Mathieson (England)
  • Assistant 2 Alexander Bradley (England)

Head-to-Head

3
1
3
Gillingham FC 7 games · Avg 3.1 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC 2021-04-05 Blackpool FC 4–1 Gillingham FC 2020-09-26 Gillingham FC 2–0 Blackpool FC 2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC 2019-08-20 Gillingham FC 2–2 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Blackpool FC H 0–2 L
06 Jan Sheffield United FC H 0–4 L
02 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 2–0 W
04 Nov Hereford FC A 2–0 W
07 Jan Leicester City FC H 0–1 L
15 Nov AFC Fylde H 1–0 W
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Gillingham FC A 2–0 W
28 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 2–2 D
22 Oct Peterborough United FC A 1–5 L
19 Oct Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
05 Oct Mansfield Town FC A 0–2 L
01 Oct Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Gillingham FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Ashley Fletcher 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Gillingham FC gets underway.
  • 5' It’s high time Steve Bruce made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' 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 Jordan Rhodes suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gillingham FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 34' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel gets a card.
  • 38' Goal! Sonny Carey scores his 21 goal in 15 matches.
  • 43' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 44' The referee calls foul for Ryan Finnigan. He receives a card.
  • 49' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
  • 64' Elliot Embleton has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 363 appearances.
  • 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Bruce will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 70' Joseph Gbode has so much to prove this time. He replaces Timothee Dieng on 70 minute.
  • 75' It looks surprising Gillingham FC does not make any changes. Jacob Wakeling has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 78' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sonny Carey on 78 minutes.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Conor Masterson is replaced by Marcus Wyllie on 79 minute.
  • 84' The whistle greets Elliot Embleton as he departs to be replaced by Matthew Pennington.
  • 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Jack Nolan is withdrawn and Josh Andrews gets his opportunity.
  • The points are shared — Gillingham FC 0-2 Blackpool FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dominic Samuel 2
Jerry Yates 2
Nathan Delfouneso 2
Tom Eaves 2
Sonny Carey 2
Brandon Hanlan 2
Sullay Kaikai 2
Armand Gnanduillet 2

Head to Head

2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC 2021-04-05 Blackpool FC 4–1 Gillingham FC 2020-09-26 Gillingham FC 2–0 Blackpool FC 2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC 2019-08-20 Gillingham FC 2–2 Blackpool FC

Gillingham FC Form

2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC L 2024-01-06 Gillingham FC 0–4 Sheffield United FC L 2023-12-02 Gillingham FC 2–0 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-11-04 Hereford FC 0–2 Gillingham FC W 2023-01-07 Gillingham FC 0–1 Leicester City FC L 2022-11-15 Gillingham FC 1–0 AFC Fylde W

Blackpool FC Form

2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC W 2024-10-28 Blackpool FC 2–2 Wigan Athletic FC D 2024-10-22 Peterborough United FC 5–1 Blackpool FC L 2024-10-19 Blackpool FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-10-05 Mansfield Town FC 2–0 Blackpool FC L 2024-10-01 Blackpool FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.39 Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC37% Draw28% Blackpool FC35%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Gillingham FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Blackpool FC
63%
Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC27% Draw46% Blackpool FC27%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC

Handicap Gillingham FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.