Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2024-25
Gillingham FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 2 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC MEMS Priestfield Stadium 4,403 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 38' Sonny Carey
0–2 90+4' Sonny Carey
Y 34' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
Y 44' Ryan Finnigan
Y 78' Sonny Carey

Overview

Match Preview

Gillingham FC vs Blackpool FC — FA Cup at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Brook
  • Assistant 1 Alexander Mathieson (England)
  • Assistant 2 Alexander Bradley (England)
5 games this season 🟨 2.2/game ⚽ 6.6 goals/game

Head-to-Head

3
1
3
Gillingham FC 7 games · Avg 3.1 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC 2021-04-05 Blackpool FC 4–1 Gillingham FC 2020-09-26 Gillingham FC 2–0 Blackpool FC 2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC 2019-08-20 Gillingham FC 2–2 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Blackpool FC H 0–2 L
06 Jan Sheffield United FC H 0–4 L
02 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 2–0 W
04 Nov Hereford FC A 2–0 W
07 Jan Leicester City FC H 0–1 L
15 Nov AFC Fylde H 1–0 W
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Gillingham FC A 2–0 W
28 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 2–2 D
22 Oct Peterborough United FC A 1–5 L
19 Oct Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
05 Oct Mansfield Town FC A 0–2 L
01 Oct Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Gillingham FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Ashley Fletcher 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Gillingham FC welcome Blackpool FC for this crunch clash at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' Odel Offiah is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dominic Ballard suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' Lee Evans has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 387 appearances.
  • 34' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel gets a card.
  • 38' The deadlock is broken! Sonny Carey gets on the scoresheet on 38 minutes.
  • 43' 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.
  • 44' That looks like a foul for a card for Ryan Finnigan.
  • 49' Armani Little is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
  • 54' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gillingham FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 70' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Timothee Dieng by Joseph Gbode on 70 minute.
  • 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 78' That is a card for Blackpool FC. Sonny Carey will be fuming at that decision.
  • 79' Gillingham FC make a change. Conor Masterson trudges off to be replaced by Marcus Wyllie on 79 minutes.
  • 84' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Elliot Embleton by Matthew Pennington on 84 minute.
  • 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Jack Nolan as he leaves the pitch. Josh Andrews steps in for Gillingham FC.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.

Lineups

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC 2021-04-05 Blackpool FC 4–1 Gillingham FC 2020-09-26 Gillingham FC 2–0 Blackpool FC 2020-02-11 Blackpool FC 2–3 Gillingham FC 2019-08-20 Gillingham FC 2–2 Blackpool FC

Gillingham FC Form

2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC L 2024-01-06 Gillingham FC 0–4 Sheffield United FC L 2023-12-02 Gillingham FC 2–0 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-11-04 Hereford FC 0–2 Gillingham FC W 2023-01-07 Gillingham FC 0–1 Leicester City FC L 2022-11-15 Gillingham FC 1–0 AFC Fylde W

Blackpool FC Form

2024-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–2 Blackpool FC W 2024-10-28 Blackpool FC 2–2 Wigan Athletic FC D 2024-10-22 Peterborough United FC 5–1 Blackpool FC L 2024-10-19 Blackpool FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-10-05 Mansfield Town FC 2–0 Blackpool FC L 2024-10-01 Blackpool FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.39 Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC37% Draw28% Blackpool FC35%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Gillingham FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Blackpool FC
63%
Gillingham FC or Blackpool FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC27% Draw46% Blackpool FC27%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC

Handicap Gillingham FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.