Saturday , 14 November 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)
7 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 12.4 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
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds MEMS Priestfield Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC.
  • 5' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Bonner might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' Blackpool FC have won 484 goals from 395 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 30' Euan Williams has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 182 appearances.
  • 34' That looks like a foul for a card for Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.
  • 38' Sonny Carey puts Blackpool FC on the lead.
  • 43' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 44' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Finnigan is booked for Blackpool FC — card on 44.
  • 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 59' It looks surprising Gillingham FC does not make any changes. Timothee Dieng has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 64' Jayden Clarke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 70' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Joseph Gbode comes on to replace Timothee Dieng.
  • 75' 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 Oliver Casey suffering a number of foals already.
  • 78' The referee calls foul for Sonny Carey. He receives a card.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Marcus Wyllie comes on to replace Conor Masterson.
  • 84' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 84 minute. Elliot Embleton leaves to be changed by Matthew Pennington.
  • 89' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' Jack Nolan makes way for Josh Andrews at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gillingham FC 0-2 Blackpool FC.

Lineups

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jerry Yates 2
Nathan Delfouneso 2
Tom Eaves 2
Sonny Carey 2
Brandon Hanlan 2
Sullay Kaikai 2
Armand Gnanduillet 2
Alex Jakubiak 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.