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 1 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' Temperatures are rising at MEMS Priestfield Stadium as Gillingham FC face off against Doncaster Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Mallik Wilks has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 15' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 26' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Dean Parrett is withdrawn and Billy Bingham gets his opportunity.
- 28' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. John Marquis makes it 0-1.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gillingham FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 39' The referee shows Gillingham FC player a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tomas Holy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 46' The whistle greets Brandon Hanlan as he departs to be replaced by Tom Eaves.
- 51' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Tommy Rowe is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — Yellow card on 53.
- 54' Goal! Mallik Wilks scores his 59 goal in 235 matches.
- 59' Luke O'Neill is ready to make an impact after coming on for Barry Fuller at the 59 minute mark.
- 61' Danny Andrew doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Lacey, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 71' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 76' 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.
- 77' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Mallik Wilks is replaced by Alistair Crawford.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Tommy Rowe departs to be replaced by Jermaine Anderson.
- 88' Callum Reilly does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Rieves Boocock. He replaces Alfie May on 90 minute.
- 1-3 the final result. Gillingham FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 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.