Gillingham FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Harrow Borough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at MEMS Priestfield. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' 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.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Cowley might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' Max Ehmer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 55' Mahlon Romeo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 59' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Bailey Akehurst comes on to replace Daniel Adshead.
- 64' The crowd applauds Louis Thompson as he leaves the pitch. Miguel Azeez steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gillingham FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace George Hirst by Ellis Harrison on 71 minute.
- 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 81' Michael Jacobs is replacing Recco Hackett-Fairchild for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mahlon Romeo.
- 83' Gillingham FC ring the changes. Mustapha Carayol has done his job and it is now time for Gerald Sithole to step up.
- 88' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Morrell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 0-1 the final result. Gillingham FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
- 5
- 4
- 16
- 2
- 15
- 10
- 24
- 17
- 1
Bench
- 12
- 23
-
22
Gerald Sithole ↑ 83'
-
27
Bailey Akehurst ↑ 59'
- 29
- 28
Coach
Steve Evans
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 18
- 15
- 6
- 10
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Miguel Azeez 64'
- 13
- 16
- 21
- 1
-
19
George Hirst ↓ Ellis Harrison 71'
Bench
- 35
- 3
-
17
Ellis Harrison ↑ 71'
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 81'
- 22
-
27
Miguel Azeez ↑ 64'
- 7
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Josh Parker | 1 |
| Ryan Jackson | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
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
2021-10-30
Gillingham FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.76
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
77%
Gillingham FC or Portsmouth FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
3%
2 – 2
3%
2 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 25% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
47%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.