Gillingham FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Nick Kinseley
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Michael Webb
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Slough Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Southend United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Gillingham FC and Portsmouth FC is underway.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gabriel Zakuani made 183 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Mark Byrne is having his name booked by the referee on 20.
- 25' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Ben Thompson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' A stunning finish from Josh Parker — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Lovell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' Brett Pitman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Hawkins on 59 minute.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Barry Fuller on 60 minutes.
- 65' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Andre Green suffering a number of foals already.
- 68' The whistle greets Jamal Lowe as he departs to be replaced by Andre Green.
- 69' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Billy Bingham on, Dean Parrett off on 69 minutes.
- 74' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 76' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 76 minute. Brandon Hanlan leaves to be changed by Luke O'Neill.
- 81' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 86' Callum Reilly has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' Noel Mbo gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Josh Parker and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Callum Reilly has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jack Whatmough.
- It finishes all square. Gillingham FC and Portsmouth FC share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
8
Dean Parrett ↓ Billy Bingham 69'
- 1
- 4
- 6
- 34
- 15
- 33
-
14
Josh Parker ↓ Noel Mbo 90'
- 13
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Luke O'Neill 76'
Bench
- 11
- 30
-
2
Luke O'Neill ↑ 76'
- 3
-
16
Billy Bingham ↑ 69'
-
23
Noel Mbo ↑ 90'
- 24
Coach
Steve Lovell
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 5
-
10
Jamal Lowe ↓ Andre Green 68'
- 26
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Brett Pitman 59'
- 3
- 15
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ David Wheeler 68'
Bench
-
37
Andre Green ↑ 68'
-
22
David Wheeler ↑ 68'
- 35
- 6
- 33
- 2
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 59'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Jack Tucker | 1 |
| Alex Lacey | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Clark Robertson | 1 |
| Josh Parker | 1 |
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
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 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
43%
Gillingham FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 25% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.