Gillingham FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 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 Andrew Aylott
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Nigel Lugg
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 16 Feb | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' And we are off! Gillingham FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' James Clarke is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gillingham FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' The whistle greets Abumere Ogogo as he departs to be replaced by Stuart Sinclair.
- 43' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 48' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' What composure from Jonson Clarke-Harris! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 60' Elliott List gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Darren Oldaker and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 72' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Alex Jakubiak comes on to replace Tom Nichols.
- 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 82' Gillingham FC is showing some good football. However, Gillingham FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 83' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Leonardo Lopes comes on to replace Regan Charles-Cook.
- 88' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Barry Fuller gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Liam Sercombe has done his job and it is now time for Alfie Kilgour to step up.
- With this win, Bristol Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 12
- 1
- 2
- 34
- 5
-
20
Darren Oldaker ↓ Elliott List 60'
- 33
- 13
- 9
- 7
Bench
- 10
- 8
- 30
- 3
-
15
Elliott List ↑ 60'
- 24
-
17
Leonardo Lopes ↑ 83'
Coach
Steve Lovell
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 28
- 8
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↓ Alfie Kilgour 90'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Alex Jakubiak 72'
- 13
- 6
-
25
Abumere Ogogo ↓ Stuart Sinclair 38'
- 19
Bench
- 21
-
24
Stuart Sinclair ↑ 38'
- 14
-
30
Alfie Kilgour ↑ 90'
- 20
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 72'
- 18
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| John Akinde | 2 |
| Liam Sercombe | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-03-12
Gillingham FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-03-09
Scunthorpe United FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-03-02
Bristol Rovers FC
4–0
Blackpool FC
W
2019-02-23
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Sunderland AFC
L
2019-02-19
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-02-09
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Gillingham FC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
65%
Gillingham FC or Bristol Rovers FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
2.1%
3 – 0
2.1%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.