Gillingham FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 May | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–6 | L |
| 17 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at MEMS Priestfield!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Byron Moore gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Kelland Watts and will look to change the dynamic.
- 13' Byron Moore gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Kelland Watts and will look to change the dynamic.
- 18' With 0 assists to his name this season, Michael Cooper is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 23' Gillingham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
- 28' A goal from the England international Vadaine Oliver! He fires home on 28 to make it 1-0!
- 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' Ollie Tomlinson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 43' Luke Jephcott has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 48' Kyle Dempsey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Plymouth Argyle FC so far.
- 53' Plymouth Argyle FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Vadaine Oliver is replaced by John Akinde.
- 55' A moment of madness from Ben Reeves on 55 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stuart O'Keefe.
- 59' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Henry Woods comes on to replace Stuart O'Keefe.
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Plymouth Argyle FC that had 331 games and scored 402 goals.
- 68' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Niall Ennis trudges off to be replaced by Luke Jephcott on 68 minutes.
- 69' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Alexander MacDonald is replaced by Tyreke Johnson.
- 70' Poor challenge from Kyle Dempsey. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gillingham FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 87' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Michael Cooper is withdrawn and Luke McCormick gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gillingham FC 1-0 Plymouth Argyle FC.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 14
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↓ Henry Woods 59'
- 16
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ John Akinde 54'
- 11
- 21
Bench
-
23
Henry Woods ↑ 59'
- 9
- 2
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 54'
- 7
-
17
Tyreke Johnson ↑ 68'
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
10
Danny Mayor ↓ Finley Craske 87'
- 8
- 14
-
1
Michael Cooper ↓ Luke McCormick 87'
- 27
- 9
-
21
Niall Ennis ↓ Klaidi Lolos 68'
-
2
Kelland Watts ↓ Byron Moore 13'
- 18
- 41
Bench
-
17
Byron Moore ↑ 13'
-
19
Klaidi Lolos ↑ 68'
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 87'
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↑ 68'
- 37
-
36
Finley Craske ↑ 87'
- 38
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Freddie Ladapo | 3 |
| Luke Jephcott | 3 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
| Luke O'Neill | 1 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 |
| Mark Byrne | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
2021-05-09
Gillingham FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-05-01
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2021-04-24
Gillingham FC
2–2
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-04-20
Peterborough United FC
0–1
Gillingham FC
W
2021-04-17
Oxford United FC
3–2
Gillingham FC
L
2021-04-10
Gillingham FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2021-05-09
Gillingham FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-05-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–3
Sunderland AFC
L
2021-04-24
Oxford United FC
3–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-04-20
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–6
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2021-04-17
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2021-04-10
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–3
Hull City AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
51%
Gillingham FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.