Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee G. Read
- Referee Christopher Wade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Sep | Hull City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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.
- 4' Assisted by Jack Tucker with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dominic Samuel makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 9' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 19' Scott Robertson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' Oliver Turton needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 39' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 384 games and scored 466 goals.
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dominic Samuel makes it 2-0.
- 52' The whistle greets Michael Nottingham as he departs to be replaced by James Husband.
- 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 62' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 63' Beryly Lubala makes way for Sullay Kaikai at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' The whistle greets Keshi Anderson as he departs to be replaced by Gary Madine.
- 75' Sullay Kaikai catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Robbie McKenzie. He replaces Scott Robertson on 80 minute.
- 81' The referee shows Blackpool FC player a Yellow card on 81.
- 84' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for John Akinde. He replaces Vadaine Oliver on 85 minute.
- 90' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Alexander MacDonald on, Dominic Samuel off on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Gillingham FC players.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 9
- 2
- 17
- 18
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ John Akinde 85'
- 6
- 20
Bench
-
14
Robbie McKenzie ↑ 80'
- 23
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 85'
-
16
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 90'
- 12
- 11
Coach
Steve Evans
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 18
-
30
Beryly Lubala ↓ Sullay Kaikai 63'
- 1
- 20
- 12
- 9
-
8
Keshi Anderson ↓ Gary Madine 73'
- 22
- 15
Bench
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 63'
-
14
Gary Madine ↑ 73'
- 13
-
3
James Husband ↑ 52'
- 5
- 7
- 19
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Blackpool FC
49%
Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.