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 1 games · 1 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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC is underway.
- 4' Magnificent from Dominic Samuel! That is 8 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 9' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 14' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Ethan Robson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 44' The 26-year-old Josh Eccles has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 49' What a moment for Dominic Samuel! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Michael Nottingham is withdrawn and James Husband gets his opportunity.
- 57' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' Zechariah Medley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
- 63' Sullay Kaikai gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Beryly Lubala and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Gary Madine. He replaces Keshi Anderson on 73 minute.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Sullay Kaikai is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 75.
- 80' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Scott Robertson by Robbie McKenzie on 80 minute.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Blackpool FC. Ethan Robson will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marvin Ekpiteta.
- 85' John Akinde has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vadaine Oliver on 85 minute.
- 90' Gillingham FC ring the changes. Dominic Samuel has done his job and it is now time for Alexander MacDonald to step up.
- Full Time. Gillingham FC beats Blackpool FC
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.