Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 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 Nicholas Cooper
- Referee Callum Walchester
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 May | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Southend United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | Gillingham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
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' Gillingham FC have kicked off against Blackpool FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 9' What a moment for Alex Jakubiak! That strike on 9 puts his side firmly in control.
- 14' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 19' Brandon Hanlan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 24' Rocky Bushiri has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 29' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Callum Guy comes on to replace Nathan Delfouneso.
- 34' England international Nick Anderton has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Alex Jakubiak has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
- 41' Sullay Kaikai has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 41 minutes.
- 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 48' Goal! Armand Gnanduillet scores his 30 goal in 384 matches.
- 53' A quiet spell here at . Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' Poor challenge from Rocky Bushiri. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 64' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 69' Blackpool FC have won 466 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 73' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Michael Nottingham on, Rocky Bushiri off on 73 minutes.
- 78' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 80' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Jakubiak departs to be replaced by Mikael Mandron.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Nick Anderton. He replaces Liam Feeney on 84 minute.
- 89' Stuart O'Keefe is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- It finishes all square. Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 6
- 5
-
15
Elliott List ↓ Mark Marshall 73'
- 18
- 7
- 1
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↓ Mikael Mandron 80'
- 4
- 2
- 14
Bench
- 16
- 27
- 26
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 73'
-
9
Mikael Mandron ↑ 80'
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Liam Feeney ↓ Nick Anderton 84'
- 20
- 8
- 21
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↓ Callum Guy 29'
- 16
- 15
- 5
- 23
- 4
Bench
- 37
-
25
Callum Guy ↑ 29'
- 14
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 73'
-
3
Nick Anderton ↑ 84'
- 9
- 34
Coach
Simon Grayson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brandon Hanlan | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 2 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 2 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 2 |
| Dominic Samuel | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Nathan Delfouneso | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Blackpool FC
60%
Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

