Gillingham FC vs Charlton Athletic FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Charlton Athletic FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Matthew Lee
- Referee Paul Lister
- Referee Chris Pollard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Woking FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Gillingham FC is hosting Charlton Athletic FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Scott Robertson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chris Gunter made 379 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Jackson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 30' Charlton Athletic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 35' Dominic Samuel has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Charlton Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' 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.
- 60' 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.
- 64' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 64 minute. Scott Robertson leaves to be changed by John Akinde.
- 66' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Vadaine Oliver gets a Yellow card.
- 66' Chuks Aneke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Omar Bogle at the 66 minute mark.
- 67' The Charlton Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Maddison departs to be replaced by Alex Gilbey.
- 72' 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 Alex Gilbey suffering a number of foals already.
- 73' The deadlock is broken! Jordan Graham gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alex Gilbey on 81 minutes.
- 82' Chuks Aneke makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Charlton Athletic FC are in front.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kyle Dempsey.
- 85' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Dominic Samuel gets a Yellow card.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Trae Coyle. He replaces Vadaine Oliver on 86 minute.
- 88' The whistle greets Albie Morgan as he departs to be replaced by Ben Purrington.
- 90' Ian Maatsen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 14
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 9
- 8
- 2
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ Trae Coyle 86'
- 6
-
20
Scott Robertson ↓ John Akinde 64'
Bench
- 23
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 64'
- 17
- 7
- 12
-
11
Trae Coyle ↑ 86'
- 26
Coach
Steve Evans
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 26
- 13
- 16
-
17
Omar Bogle ↓ Chuks Aneke 66'
-
14
Conor Washington ↓ Paul Smyth 67'
- 15
-
19
Albie Morgan ↓ Ben Purrington 88'
-
21
Marcus Maddison ↓ Alex Gilbey 67'
- 12
- 22
Bench
-
10
Chuks Aneke ↑ 66'
-
11
Alex Gilbey ↑ 67'
-
3
Ben Purrington ↑ 88'
-
28
Paul Smyth ↑ 67'
- 30
- 6
- 23
Coach
Lee Bowyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuks Aneke | 2 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Ben Reeves | 1 |
| Ben Purrington | 1 |
| Tariqe Fosu | 1 |
| Alex Gilbey | 1 |
| Josh Cullen | 1 |
| Macauley Bonne | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2020-11-21
Gillingham FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2020-11-07
Charlton Athletic FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2020-11-03
Charlton Athletic FC
3–2
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2020-10-31
Portsmouth FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-10-27
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
W
2020-10-24
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.98
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Charlton Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Charlton Athletic FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Charlton Athletic FC
72%
Gillingham FC or Charlton Athletic FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Charlton Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.