Gillingham FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Milton Keynes Dons FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Kinseley
- Referee Andrew Aylott
- Referee Mike Desborough
- Referee Michael Webb
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Gillingham FC have kicked off against Milton Keynes Dons FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Milton Keynes Dons FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Gillingham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hiram Boateng made 198 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Milton Keynes Dons FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' Alex Gilbey was booked on 29.
- 31' Goal! Mikael Mandron scores his 39 goal in 7 matches.
- 33' What composure from Brandon Hanlan! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 38' Connor Ogilvie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 43' 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.
- 46' Fresh legs for Milton Keynes Dons FC! Jordan Bowery comes on to replace Hiram Boateng.
- 51' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' Alex Gilbey does the damage! The net is bulging and Milton Keynes Dons FC surge ahead!
- 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Max Ehmer makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Olly Lee on 62 minutes.
- 67' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Milton Keynes Dons FC's shape.
- 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 76' A tactical swap from Milton Keynes Dons FC — Ben Reeves on, Conor McGrandles off on 76 minutes.
- 81' The whistle greets Olly Lee as he departs to be replaced by Regan Charles-Cook.
- 86' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Milton Keynes Dons FC that had 177 games and scored 240 goals.
- 89' The whistle greets Thomas O'Connor as he departs to be replaced by Mark Marshall.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Alex Jakubiak. He replaces Brandon Hanlan on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Gillingham FC take all three points.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Alex Jakubiak 90'
- 1
- 4
- 9
-
22
Olly Lee ↓ Regan Charles-Cook 81'
- 14
-
24
Thomas O'Connor ↓ Mark Marshall 89'
Bench
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 81'
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 89'
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 90'
- 17
- 10
- 2
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 24
- 1
- 3
- 4
-
18
Conor McGrandles ↓ Ben Reeves 76'
- 8
- 25
-
14
Kieran Agard ↓ Sam Nombe 46'
-
26
Hiram Boateng ↓ Jordan Bowery 46'
- 5
Bench
- 22
- 2
- 29
-
27
Sam Nombe ↑ 46'
-
7
Ben Reeves ↑ 76'
- 11
-
9
Jordan Bowery ↑ 46'
Coach
Russell Martin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Scott Twine | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Will Grigg | 1 |
| Warren O'Hora | 1 |
| Max Ehmer | 1 |
| Max Ehmer | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2019-12-21
Gillingham FC
3–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2019-12-14
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
2019-12-07
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2019-11-23
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–3
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-11-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2019-11-02
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–3
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
44%
Gillingham FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

