Gillingham FC vs Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One 2020-21 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 Paul Kelly
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Referee Stephen Finch
- Referee Chris Pollard
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 13 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Rochdale AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Gillingham FC and Milton Keynes Dons FC has kicked off!
- 4' Will Grigg has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
- 9' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 14' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 19' 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.
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 28' What a moment for Jordan Graham! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
- 33' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Milton Keynes Dons FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Stuart O'Keefe gets a Yellow card.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' A goal from the England international Vadaine Oliver! He fires home on 44 to make it 2-1!
- 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Warren O'Hora makes it 2-2.
- 56' Jordan Houghton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 61' The 24-year-old Ethan Laird has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Milton Keynes Dons FC's compact .
- 71' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Milton Keynes Dons FC backline.
- 73' The Milton Keynes Dons FC manager makes a substitution. Andrew Surman departs to be replaced by Josh McEachran.
- 74' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Connor Ogilvie makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Joseph Mason. He replaces Cameron Jerome on 74 minute.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Sorinola. He replaces Zak Jules on 79 minute.
- 84' Milton Keynes Dons FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 85' The whistle greets Olly Lee as he departs to be replaced by Robbie McKenzie.
- 86' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! John Akinde comes on to replace Vadaine Oliver.
- 90' The whistle greets Dean Lewington as he departs to be replaced by Charlie Brown.
- Milton Keynes Dons 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
Vadaine Oliver ↓ John Akinde 86'
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ Robbie McKenzie 85'
- 21
Bench
-
14
Robbie McKenzie ↑ 85'
- 23
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 86'
- 7
- 17
- 6
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
Milton Keynes Dons FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
16
Andrew Surman ↓ Josh McEachran 73'
- 10
- 17
- 13
-
9
Will Grigg ↓ Jordan Houghton 73'
- 6
-
4
Zak Jules ↓ Matthew Sorinola 79'
- 15
- 12
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↓ Joseph Mason 74'
Bench
-
20
Joseph Mason ↑ 74'
-
24
Jordan Houghton ↑ 73'
- 1
-
5
Josh McEachran ↑ 73'
- 7
-
29
Matthew Sorinola ↑ 79'
-
11
Charlie Brown ↑ 90'
Coach
Russell Martin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Scott Twine | 2 |
| Peter Kioso | 1 |
| Alex Gilbey | 1 |
| Troy Parrott | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
| Cameron Jerome | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Milton Keynes Dons FC Form
2021-03-02
Gillingham FC
3–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2021-02-27
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2021-02-23
Shrewsbury Town FC
4–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2021-02-20
Milton Keynes Dons FC
4–3
Northampton Town FC
W
2021-02-13
Hull City AFC
0–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-02-09
Rochdale AFC
1–4
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.77
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Milton Keynes Dons FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Milton Keynes Dons FC
53%
Gillingham FC or Milton Keynes Dons FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Milton Keynes Dons FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Milton Keynes Dons FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.