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Gillingham FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Gillingham FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Cheltenham Town FC
Tue 23 Nov 2021 · 19:45 UTC MEMS Priestfield HT 45' · FT 45'
Max Ehmer 53' Y
Y 69' Scott Flinders

Overview

Match Preview

Gillingham FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

2
1
Gillingham FC 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals Cheltenham Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-23 Gillingham FC 0–2 Cheltenham Town FC 2021-11-06 Gillingham FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC

Recent Form

Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Cheltenham Town FC H 0–2 L
20 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 0–2 L
13 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–1 D
06 Nov Cheltenham Town FC H 1–1 D
30 Oct Accrington Stanley FC H 0–0 D
23 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–2 D
Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Gillingham FC A 2–0 W
20 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–1 W
06 Nov Gillingham FC A 1–1 D
02 Nov Portsmouth FC A 1–1 D
30 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC H 2–2 D
23 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Gillingham FC to score. At the same time, Cheltenham Town FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Lewis Freestone has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John Akinde made 326 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
  • 20' The 37-year-old Chris Hussey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' Cheltenham Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' Sean Long has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
  • 31' GOAL! Sean Long fires home to make it 0-2!
  • 36' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield. Cheltenham Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 41' It looks surprising Gillingham FC does not make any changes. Callum Wright has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 51' Max Ehmer, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 53' Poor challenge from Max Ehmer. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' What composure from Alfie May! The England international strokes it home. 0-3.
  • 64' The whistle greets Daniel Crowley as he departs to be replaced by Christian Norton.
  • 69' Scott Flinders was booked on 69.
  • 73' Cheltenham Town FC make a change. Alfie May trudges off to be replaced by Callum Wright on 73 minutes.
  • 77' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Mustapha Carayol by Gerald Sithole on 77 minute.
  • 82' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 86' Fresh legs for Cheltenham Town FC! Andrew Williams comes on to replace Kyle Vassell.
  • Gillingham FC will have plenty to reflect on. Cheltenham Town FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Duff

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sean Long 2
Callum Wright 1
Gerald Sithole 1
Matthew Pollock 1
Alfie May 1
Ben Reeves 1
Vadaine Oliver 1
Kion Etete 1

Head to Head

2021-11-23 Gillingham FC 0–2 Cheltenham Town FC 2021-11-06 Gillingham FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC

Gillingham FC Form

2021-11-23 Gillingham FC 0–2 Cheltenham Town FC L 2021-11-20 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–0 Gillingham FC L 2021-11-13 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Gillingham FC D 2021-11-06 Gillingham FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D 2021-10-30 Gillingham FC 0–0 Accrington Stanley FC D 2021-10-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–2 Gillingham FC D

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2021-11-23 Gillingham FC 0–2 Cheltenham Town FC W 2021-11-20 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2021-11-06 Gillingham FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D 2021-11-02 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D 2021-10-30 Cheltenham Town FC 2–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC D 2021-10-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Cheltenham Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95 Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for: Cheltenham Town FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gillingham FC28% Draw31% Cheltenham Town FC41%
Actual: Cheltenham Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Gillingham FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
72%
Gillingham FC or Cheltenham Town FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC19% Draw52% Cheltenham Town FC29%
Actual: Cheltenham Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13.2%
0 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 3
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC

Handicap Gillingham FC covers Push Cheltenham Town FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 17% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 23% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.