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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee G. Read
- Referee Christopher Wade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC is underway.
- 4' A stunning finish from Dominic Samuel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 9' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 14' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 19' Jerry Yates is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 24' It’s high time Steve Evans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 44' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 49' GOAL! Dominic Samuel fires home to make it 2-0!
- 52' James Husband is replacing Michael Nottingham for the Blackpool FC side.
- 57' Ryan Jackson, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Beryly Lubala is replaced by Sullay Kaikai on 63 minute.
- 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' Gary Madine is replacing Keshi Anderson for the Blackpool FC side.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Sullay Kaikai argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' The crowd applauds Scott Robertson as he leaves the pitch. Robbie McKenzie steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Blackpool FC. Ethan Robson will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Marvin Ekpiteta gets a Yellow card.
- 85' John Akinde is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vadaine Oliver at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' Alexander MacDonald is replacing Dominic Samuel for the Gillingham FC side.
- Gillingham FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
1.42
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.