Saturday , 14 November 2026

Gillingham FC vs Exeter City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2020-21
Gillingham FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Exeter City FC
Sat 28 Nov 2020 · 13:00 UTC MEMS Priestfield Stadium HT 45+6' · FT 45+5'
Y 33' Nigel Atangana
Y 75' Jack Sparkes

Overview

Match Preview

Gillingham FC vs Exeter City FC — FA Cup at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Garry Maskell
  • Referee Ryan Atkin
  • Referee Alan Young
  • Referee

Head-to-Head

1
Gillingham FC 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Exeter City FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-28 Gillingham FC 2–3 Exeter City FC

Recent Form

Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Exeter City FC H 2–3 L
24 Nov AFC Wimbledon H 2–1 W
21 Nov Charlton Athletic FC H 1–1 D
07 Nov Woking FC H 3–2 W
03 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–0 W
31 Oct Sunderland AFC H 0–2 L
Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Gillingham FC A 3–2 W
07 Nov AFC Fylde H 2–1 W
10 Nov Blackpool FC H 2–3 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Gillingham FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Exeter City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Exeter City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Exeter City FC
Charlie Cummins 1 G
Jack Taylor 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Gillingham FC host Exeter City FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christian Maghoma made 182 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jokull Andresson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 21' The England Vadaine Oliver breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 1-0!
  • 25' A tactical swap from Exeter City FC — Jack Sparkes on, Lewis Page off on 25 minutes.
  • 29' Nicky Law does the damage! The net is bulging and Exeter City FC surge ahead!
  • 33' Exeter City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 35' What a strike from Joel Randall! The score is 1-2.
  • 40' A stunning finish from Joel Randall — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' Exeter City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Christian Maghoma as he leaves the pitch. Declan Drysdale steps in for Gillingham FC.
  • 51' Jack Bonham is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Exeter City FC tonight.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' It’s high time Matthew Taylor made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 66' The travelling Exeter City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 71' England international Josh Key has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 75' It’s a booking for Exeter City FC player. Jack Sparkes gets a Yellow card.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Jake Taylor. He replaces Randell Williams on 79 minute.
  • 80' Pierce Sweeney is replacing Nigel Atangana for the Exeter City FC side.
  • 80' Magnificent from Dominic Samuel! That is 8 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 84' Gillingham FC make a change. Ryan Jackson trudges off to be replaced by John Akinde on 84 minutes.
  • 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.

Lineups

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matthew Taylor

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64 Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9 Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for: Gillingham FC or Exeter City FC 74% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gillingham FC34% Draw26% Exeter City FC40%
Actual: Exeter City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Gillingham FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Exeter City FC
66%
Gillingham FC or Exeter City FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC26% Draw40% Exeter City FC34%
Actual: Exeter City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.3%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC

Handicap Gillingham FC covers Push Exeter City FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 16% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 19% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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