Gillingham FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Aylott
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Gillingham FC and Lincoln City FC has kicked off!
- 5' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 14' What composure from Conor McGrandles! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 19' It’s high time Steve Evans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gillingham FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Lincoln City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' A moment of madness from Callum Slattery on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gillingham FC will be frustrated.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Vadaine Oliver.
- 43' Poor challenge from Jorge Grant. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
- 53' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Ryan Jackson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 59' Goal! Jorge Grant scores his 31 goal in 387 matches.
- 64' What a moment for Conor McGrandles! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Alexander MacDonald is withdrawn and Thomas O'Connor gets his opportunity.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' Regan Poole gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Timothy Eyoma and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Poor challenge from Liam Bridcutt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' John Akinde was booked on 78.
- 79' The crowd applauds Brennan Johnson as he leaves the pitch. Harry Anderson steps in for Lincoln City FC.
- 84' Lincoln City FC is showing some good football. However, Lincoln City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Connor Ogilvie is booked for Gillingham FC — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Stuart O'Keefe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Dempsey on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gillingham FC 0-3 Lincoln City FC.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
-
8
Kyle Dempsey C ↓ Stuart O'Keefe 90'
- 25
- 2
- 16
- 19
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ John Akinde 67'
-
20
Callum Slattery ↓ James Morton 90'
Bench
- 14
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↑ 90'
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 67'
- 17
-
6
James Morton ↑ 90'
- 12
-
21
Thomas O'Connor ↑ 67'
Coach
Steve Evans
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 18
- 27
- 23
- 5
- 7
- 9
- 10
-
22
Timothy Eyoma ↓ Regan Poole 74'
- 1
- 20
Bench
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 79'
- 8
-
2
Regan Poole ↑ 74'
- 15
- 11
- 4
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 3 |
| Conor McGrandles | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Jorge Grant | 1 |
| Danny Lloyd | 1 |
| Tayo Edun | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2021-02-05
Gillingham FC
0–3
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-01-30
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-01-26
Portsmouth FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-01-23
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2021-01-09
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2021-01-02
AFC Wimbledon
1–2
Lincoln City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
72%
Gillingham FC or Lincoln City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
11.8%
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.