Gillingham FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 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 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Brook
- Referee Christopher Wade
- Referee Will Finnie
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 12.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Swindon Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/6
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Owen Bailey | 3 G |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Gillingham FC and Doncaster Rovers FC is underway.
- 2' Jordan Graham puts Gillingham FC on the lead.
- 4' Against the run of play, Vadaine Oliver has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 9' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 14' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 19' Tom Anderson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 19 minutes.
- 23' What a moment for James Coppinger! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 58' Gillingham FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' Taylor Richards has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Coppinger on 61 minute.
- 66' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 183 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 68' Jason Lokilo is replacing Josh Sims for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 70' Gillingham FC make a change. John Akinde trudges off to be replaced by Olly Lee on 70 minutes.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Fejiri Okenabirhie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. Alexander MacDonald departs to be replaced by Thomas O'Connor.
- 82' Matthew Smith has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 87' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
- 88' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Fejiri Okenabirhie has done his job and it is now time for Madger Gomes to step up.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gillingham FC 2-2 Doncaster Rovers FC.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 25
- 4
- 2
-
15
John Akinde ↓ Olly Lee 70'
- 16
- 19
Bench
-
14
Robbie McKenzie ↑ 77'
- 23
-
11
Olly Lee ↑ 70'
- 7
- 17
- 12
-
21
Thomas O'Connor ↑ 77'
Coach
Steve Evans
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Josh Sims ↓ Jason Lokilo 68'
- 3
- 7
- 13
- 5
- 28
- 4
- 26
- 9
- 2
- 14
Bench
- 1
-
6
Madger Gomes ↑ 88'
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↑ 68'
- 27
-
17
Taylor Richards ↑ 61'
- 24
- 8
Coach
Andy Butler
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron John | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
| Ben Sheaf | 1 |
| Paul Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-03-20
Gillingham FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2021-03-16
Oxford United FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-03-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-03-09
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-03-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-03-02
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
54%
Gillingham FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

