Gillingham FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 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 Alan Young
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Nicholas Cooper
- Referee George Byrne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Gillingham FC is hosting Portsmouth FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 376 games and scored 532 goals.
- 25' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Max Ehmer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 182 appearances.
- 36' Gareth Evans doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gareth Evans on 38 minutes.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thomas O'Connor, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 53' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Barry Fuller.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Naylor.
- 70' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 70 minute. Mikael Mandron leaves to be changed by Alex Jakubiak.
- 75' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' Goal! Alex Jakubiak scores his 8 goal in 291 matches.
- 83' Portsmouth FC make a change. Gareth Evans trudges off to be replaced by Oliver Hawkins on 83 minutes.
- 88' 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 Jack Bonham suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sean Raggett.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
- 7
- 1
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↓ Mark Marshall 70'
-
9
Mikael Mandron ↓ Alex Jakubiak 70'
- 22
- 14
- 24
Bench
- 11
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 70'
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 70'
- 17
- 10
- 2
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 6
- 33
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans ↓ Oliver Hawkins 83'
- 11
- 19
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↓ John Marquis 83'
- 20
- 13
Bench
- 8
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 83'
- 1
-
10
John Marquis ↑ 83'
- 5
- 14
- 37
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Alex Lacey | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
2020-01-01
Gillingham FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2019-12-29
Milton Keynes Dons FC
3–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2019-12-26
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2019-12-21
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-12-14
Accrington Stanley FC
4–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2019-12-07
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.51
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
47%
Gillingham FC or Portsmouth FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.8%
2 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.