Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC — League One .
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Callum Walchester
- Referee Rob Smith
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Bradford City AFC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Oct | Southend United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Oct | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Gillingham FC are looking to make home advantage count against Blackpool FC.
- 5' Tomas Holy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 49' Nathan Delfouneso is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 54' Supporters expect more eagerness from Barry Fuller, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 60' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Jordan Thompson comes on to replace Chris Taylor.
- 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 66.
- 71' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Luke O'Neill gets a Yellow card.
- 76' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Luke O'Neill exits the field as Elliott List enters on 76.
- 77' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Dean Parrett on, Regan Charles-Cook off on 77 minutes.
- 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' Blackpool FC make a change. Mark Cullen trudges off to be replaced by Harry Pritchard on 85 minutes.
- 88' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Connor Ogilvie is withdrawn and Josh Parker gets his opportunity.
- 89' Jay Spearing was booked on 89.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Blackpool FC take all three points.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 12
- 1
-
2
Luke O'Neill ↓ Elliott List 76'
- 6
-
34
Connor Ogilvie ↓ Josh Parker 88'
- 5
- 20
- 33
- 9
- 7
Bench
-
8
Dean Parrett ↑ 77'
- 30
-
15
Elliott List ↑ 76'
-
14
Josh Parker ↑ 88'
- 19
- 17
- 23
Coach
Steve Lovell
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Chris Taylor ↓ Jordan Thompson 60'
- 6
- 37
- 20
- 8
-
9
Mark Cullen ↓ Harry Pritchard 85'
- 7
- 16
- 27
- 25
- 12
Bench
- 24
- 13
- 17
- 18
- 11
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 85'
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 60'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 2 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 2 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 2 |
| Dominic Samuel | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Blackpool FC
64%
Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

