Gillingham FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 25 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Morecambe FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Doncaster Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The 25-year-old Matthew Smith has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 15' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Dodoo, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' John Akinde gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Mustapha Carayol and will look to change the dynamic.
- 26' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 26 minute. Mustapha Carayol leaves to be changed by John Akinde.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gillingham FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordy Hiwula is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 41' The referee calls foul for Vadaine Oliver. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Max Ehmer is replaced by Daniel Adshead.
- 51' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 52' It’s a booking for Doncaster Rovers FC player. Kyle Knoyle gets a Yellow card.
- 57' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 62' Gillingham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' Ro-Shaun Williams picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 75' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gillingham FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stuart O'Keefe on 76.
- 76' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Tiago Cukur has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Smith to step up.
- 79' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Vadaine Oliver makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 80' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 80 minute. Ro-Shaun Williams leaves to be changed by Joseph Olowu.
- 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richie Wellens might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Kyle Knoyle is replaced by Aidan Barlow.
- 1-0 the final result. Doncaster Rovers FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
-
5
Max Ehmer ↓ Daniel Adshead 46'
- 8
- 18
- 4
- 2
- 19
-
24
Mustapha Carayol ↓ John Akinde 26'
-
17
Danny Lloyd ↓ Olly Lee 90'
- 1
Bench
- 11
- 12
-
16
Daniel Adshead ↑ 46'
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 26'
-
10
Olly Lee ↑ 90'
- 9
- 22
Coach
Steve Evans
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 12
- 4
- 10
- 20
-
2
Kyle Knoyle ↓ Aidan Barlow 90'
- 17
- 15
- 6
- 22
-
21
Tiago Cukur ↓ Matthew Smith 76'
Bench
- 1
- 28
- 29
-
5
Joseph Olowu ↑ 80'
-
14
Matthew Smith ↑ 76'
-
16
Aidan Barlow ↑ 90'
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Cameron John | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-10-19
Gillingham FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-10-16
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-10-02
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-09-28
Ipswich Town FC
6–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-09-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-09-18
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Morecambe FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.48
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
51%
Gillingham FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

