Sunday , 16 August 2026

Gillingham FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Gillingham FC
2 – 7
Full Time
Oxford United FC
Sat 29 Jan 2022 · 15:00 UTC MEMS Priestfield HT 45' · FT 45'
Olly Lee 11' Y
Mustapha Carayol 18' Y
Pontus Dahlberg 47' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Gillingham FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield.

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

2
2
4
Gillingham FC 8 games · Avg 3.4 goals Oxford United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-29 Gillingham FC 2–7 Oxford United FC 2021-09-25 Oxford United FC 1–1 Gillingham FC 2021-04-17 Oxford United FC 3–2 Gillingham FC 2020-10-10 Gillingham FC 3–1 Oxford United FC 2020-01-18 Gillingham FC 1–1 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Oxford United FC H 2–7 L
27 Nov Portsmouth FC H 0–1 L
23 Nov Cheltenham Town FC H 0–2 L
20 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 0–2 L
13 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–1 D
06 Nov Cheltenham Town FC H 1–1 D
Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Gillingham FC A 7–2 W
04 Dec Sunderland AFC A 1–1 D
27 Nov Rotherham United FC H 0–0 D
23 Nov Fleetwood Town FC H 3–1 W
13 Nov Ipswich Town FC A 0–0 D
07 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 2–2 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Gillingham FC launch into their encounter with Oxford United FC.
  • 5' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 8' Assisted by Mark Sykes with the perfectly-timed delivery and Billy Bodin makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 11' That is a Yellow card for Gillingham FC. Olly Lee will be fuming at that decision.
  • 12' Goal! Cameron Brannagan scores his 52 goal in 366 matches.
  • 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 18' Mustapha Carayol was booked on 18.
  • 19' A goal from the England international Matt Taylor! He fires home on 19 to make it 0-3!
  • 24' Oxford United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pontus Dahlberg.
  • 48' What a strike from Cameron Brannagan! The score is 0-4.
  • 53' Mustapha Carayol has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 55' Cameron Brannagan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
  • 56' Oxford United FC ring the changes. Matt Taylor has done his job and it is now time for Sam Winnall to step up.
  • 60' Ryan Williams is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nathan Holland at the 60 minute mark.
  • 62' The England Danny Lloyd breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 1-5!
  • 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Oxford United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 76' Gerald Sithole has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mustapha Carayol on 76 minute.
  • 81' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
  • 83' Goal! Cameron Brannagan scores his 52 goal in 366 matches.
  • 84' Oxford United FC make a change. Billy Bodin trudges off to be replaced by Anthony Forde on 84 minutes.
  • 85' A goal from the England international Robbie McKenzie! He fires home on 85 to make it 2-6!
  • 89' Magnificent from Anthony Forde! That is 4 goals in 357 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • Oxford United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cameron Brannagan 4
Matt Taylor 3
James Henry 3
Vadaine Oliver 2
Sam Long 2
Billy Bodin 1
Tariqe Fosu 1
Anthony Forde 1

Head to Head

2022-01-29 Gillingham FC 2–7 Oxford United FC 2021-09-25 Oxford United FC 1–1 Gillingham FC 2021-04-17 Oxford United FC 3–2 Gillingham FC 2020-10-10 Gillingham FC 3–1 Oxford United FC 2020-01-18 Gillingham FC 1–1 Oxford United FC

Gillingham FC Form

2022-01-29 Gillingham FC 2–7 Oxford United FC L 2021-11-27 Gillingham FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC L 2021-11-23 Gillingham FC 0–2 Cheltenham Town FC L 2021-11-20 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–0 Gillingham FC L 2021-11-13 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Gillingham FC D 2021-11-06 Gillingham FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D

Oxford United FC Form

2022-01-29 Gillingham FC 2–7 Oxford United FC W 2021-12-04 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2021-11-27 Oxford United FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2021-11-23 Oxford United FC 3–1 Fleetwood Town FC W 2021-11-13 Ipswich Town FC 0–0 Oxford United FC D 2021-11-07 Oxford United FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33 Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gillingham FC25% Draw24% Oxford United FC51%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Gillingham FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Oxford United FC
75%
Gillingham FC or Oxford United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC20% Draw40% Oxford United FC40%
Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–7 not predicted
2 – 7
Actual
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 3
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC

Handicap Gillingham FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 13% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 21% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 16% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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