Gillingham FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Conor Farrell
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 30 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Gillingham FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Jack Bonham needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 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 Mattew Willock suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' Ryan Jackson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 7 appearances.
- 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 46 minute. Olly Lee leaves to be changed by Vadaine Oliver.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Brandon Hanlan on 52 minutes.
- 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gillingham FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' John Akinde is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 70' Jonah Ayunga was booked on 70.
- 73' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. James Daly is replaced by Sam Nicholson on 73 minute.
- 78' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Alex Rodman on, George Williams off on 83 minutes.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke McCormick.
- 89' Jack Baldwin is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' The crowd applauds Jordan Graham as he leaves the pitch. Stuart O'Keefe steps in for Gillingham FC.
- Gillingham FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Jordan Graham ↓ Stuart O'Keefe 90'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 25
- 2
-
15
John Akinde ↓ Mattew Willock 90'
- 16
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ Robbie McKenzie 46'
- 20
Bench
-
14
Robbie McKenzie ↑ 46'
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↑ 90'
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 46'
-
7
Mattew Willock ↑ 90'
- 6
- 12
-
21
Thomas O'Connor ↑ 46'
Coach
Steve Evans
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
43
George Williams ↓ Alex Rodman 83'
- 13
- 25
- 26
- 9
-
3
Luke Leahy C ↓ David Tutonda 90'
- 15
- 21
- 4
- 14
-
17
James Daly ↓ Sam Nicholson 73'
Bench
- 22
-
20
Cameron Hargreaves ↑ 90'
-
33
Alex Rodman ↑ 83'
- 6
-
24
David Tutonda ↑ 90'
-
11
Sam Nicholson ↑ 73'
- 1
Coach
Tommy Widdrington
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| John Akinde | 2 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 1 |
| Liam Sercombe | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2021-02-20
Gillingham FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-02-16
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-02-09
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Oxford United FC
L
2021-02-06
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2021-02-02
Accrington Stanley FC
6–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-01-30
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Rochdale AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.57
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
46%
Gillingham FC or Bristol Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.