Gillingham FC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Ipswich Town FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee Graham Salisbury
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Ipswich Town FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The travelling Ipswich Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 7' Against the run of play, Jack Tucker has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' England international Luke Chambers has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' Flynn Downes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gillingham FC and Ipswich Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' It looks surprising Ipswich Town FC does not make any changes. Kyle Dempsey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' The 27-year-old Keanen Bennetts has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Ipswich Town FC's compact .
- 52' Ipswich Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ipswich Town FC backline.
- 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' A goal from the England international Luke Chambers! He fires home on 65 to make it 1-1!
- 68' Freddie Sears gets the nod from Ipswich Town FC. He replaces Joshua Harrop and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Vadaine Oliver adds to his 0 season tally! Gillingham FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 74' Andre Dozzell makes way for Kayden Jackson at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ipswich Town FC.
- 79' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 80' Vadaine Oliver makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Gillingham FC are in front.
- 80' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Olly Lee is replaced by John Akinde.
- 82' James Norwood has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 87' It looks like no one’s ball. Ipswich Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 90' Alexander MacDonald has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Graham on 90 minute.
- Ipswich Town FC will have plenty to reflect on. Gillingham FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 25
- 4
- 2
- 19
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ John Akinde 80'
- 21
Bench
-
14
Robbie McKenzie ↑ 90'
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 80'
-
16
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 90'
- 7
- 17
- 6
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 30
- 15
-
23
Andre Dozzell ↓ Kayden Jackson 74'
- 22
-
33
Joshua Harrop ↓ Freddie Sears 68'
- 1
- 5
-
17
Keanen Bennetts ↓ Gwion Edwards 68'
- 10
-
40
Troy Parrott ↓ Flynn Downes 68'
Bench
- 3
-
20
Freddie Sears ↑ 68'
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↑ 68'
-
21
Flynn Downes ↑ 68'
-
9
Kayden Jackson ↑ 74'
- 28
- 6
Coach
Paul Cook
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Teddy Bishop | 1 |
| Luke Chambers | 1 |
| Jack Tucker | 1 |
| Conor Chaplin | 1 |
| Kane Vincent-Young | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Ipswich Town FC Form
2021-03-06
Gillingham FC
3–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
2021-03-02
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Ipswich Town FC
W
2021-02-27
Ipswich Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-02-23
Hull City AFC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2021-02-20
Ipswich Town FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2021-02-16
Ipswich Town FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
56%
Gillingham FC or Ipswich Town FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.