Gillingham FC vs Charlton Athletic FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Charlton Athletic FC — FA Cup at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2 Michael Webb
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05 Nov | AFC Fylde | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Nov | Cray Valley Paper Mills FC | A | 6–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Nov | Cray Valley Paper Mills FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Gillingham FC this season
Gillingham FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Charlton Athletic FC this season
Charlton Athletic FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Gillingham FC and Charlton Athletic FC is underway.
- 5' Charlton Athletic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' 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 Alfie May suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ethan Coleman is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 25' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Charlton Athletic FC backline.
- 26' A goal from the Zimbabwe international Macauley Bonne! He fires home on 26 to make it 1-0!
- 30' What composure from Timothee Dieng! The France international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 34' Dom Jefferies gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Ethan Coleman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 39' 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.
- 44' A moment of madness from Alfie May on 44 minutes earns him a card. Charlton Athletic FC will be frustrated.
- 45' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shaun Williams is hanging Jonny Williams on the field on 45 minute.
- 50' The 25-year-old Louie Watson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Charlton Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Ness.
- 61' It is a substitution in Charlton Athletic FC team. Louie Watson is replaced by Scott Fraser on 61 minute.
- 62' The whistle greets Tayo Edun as he departs to be replaced by Tennai Watson.
- 67' Charlton Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 67.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. George Dobson is booked for Charlton Athletic FC — card on 71.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 79' Micah Mbick gets the nod from Charlton Athletic FC. He replaces Tyreece Campbell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Tom Nichols on, Jayden Clarke off on 84 minutes.
- 85' Cheye Alexander is replacing Macauley Bonne for the Gillingham FC side.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Scott Malone. He receives a card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Gillingham FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 45
-
8
Jonny Williams ↓ Shaun Williams 45'
- 13
- 14
- 25
- 5
-
7
George Lapslie ↓ Ashley Nadesan 85'
- 38
- 23
-
18
Ethan Coleman ↓ Dom Jefferies 34'
-
17
Jayden Clarke ↓ Tom Nichols 84'
Bench
- 28
- 1
-
6
Shaun Williams ↑ 45'
-
9
Tom Nichols ↑ 84'
-
10
Ashley Nadesan ↑ 85'
-
2
Cheye Alexander ↑ 85'
- 3
- 22
-
11
Dom Jefferies ↑ 34'
Coach
Stephen Clemence
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Tayo Edun ↓ Tennai Watson 62'
- 23
- 9
- 4
- 1
- 2
-
30
Slobodan Tedic ↓ Daniel Kanu 79'
-
25
Louie Watson ↓ Scott Fraser 61'
-
20
Tyreece Campbell ↓ Micah Mbick 79'
- 5
- 32
Bench
-
18
Tennai Watson ↑ 62'
- 40
- 3
-
10
Scott Fraser ↑ 61'
- 6
-
–
Daniel Kanu ↑ 79'
- 33
- 54
-
42
Micah Mbick ↑ 79'
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuks Aneke | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Olly Lee | 1 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Ben Reeves | 1 |
| Ben Purrington | 1 |
| Tariqe Fosu | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2023-12-02
Gillingham FC
2–0
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2023-11-28
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-11-25
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2023-11-15
Cray Valley Paper Mills FC
1–6
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2023-11-11
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2023-11-05
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Cray Valley Paper Mills FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Charlton Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Charlton Athletic FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Charlton Athletic FC
57%
Gillingham FC or Charlton Athletic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Charlton Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

