Gillingham FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Neil Hair
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Slough Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds MEMS Priestfield Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Gillingham FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' England international Andy Butler has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 26' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Dean Parrett exits the field as Billy Bingham enters on 26.
- 28' John Marquis adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 33' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 39' Mark Byrne was booked on 39.
- 44' Rieves Boocock has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Gillingham FC ring the changes. Brandon Hanlan has done his job and it is now time for Tom Eaves to step up.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' Tommy Rowe is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 54' What composure from Mallik Wilks! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 59' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Barry Fuller is withdrawn and Luke O'Neill gets his opportunity.
- 61' A goal from the England international Danny Andrew! He fires home on 61 to make it 0-3!
- 66' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
- 71' Supporters expect more eagerness from Elliott List, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 76' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 77' Alistair Crawford has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mallik Wilks on 77 minute.
- 82' Jermaine Anderson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 235 appearances.
- 85' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Tommy Rowe is replaced by Jermaine Anderson on 85 minute.
- 88' Callum Reilly does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 90' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Rieves Boocock comes on to replace Alfie May.
- Doncaster Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Barry Fuller ↓ Luke O'Neill 59'
-
8
Dean Parrett ↓ Billy Bingham 26'
- 1
- 4
- 6
- 34
- 15
- 33
- 14
- 13
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Tom Eaves 46'
Bench
- 30
-
2
Luke O'Neill ↑ 59'
- 3
-
16
Billy Bingham ↑ 26'
- 23
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 46'
- 24
Coach
Steve Lovell
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 3
- 12
- 10
- 17
-
19
Alfie May ↓ Rieves Boocock 90'
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 15
Bench
- 13
- 25
-
22
Jermaine Anderson ↑ 85'
- 28
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↑ 77'
- 36
-
40
Rieves Boocock ↑ 90'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Cameron John | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| James Coppinger | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-12-29
Gillingham FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-12-26
Fleetwood Town FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-12-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-15
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-12-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-12-01
Charlton Athletic FC
0–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
67%
Gillingham FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.