Gillingham FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 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 Charles Breakspear
- Referee David Rock
- Referee Paul Kelly
- Referee Alasdair Ross
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | 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' What a night it is going to be! Gillingham FC welcome Portsmouth FC for this crunch clash at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' 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.
- 14' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 17' Michael Jacobs has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
- 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' Poor challenge from Callum Johnson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 34' Portsmouth FC have won 525 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 39' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
- 49' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' John Akinde has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dominic Samuel on 55 minute.
- 60' Gillingham FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 65' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Andy Cannon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Marcus Harness is replaced by Ben Close.
- 75' Ben Close is replacing Marcus Harness for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Alexander MacDonald on, Vadaine Oliver off on 85 minutes.
- 90' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Michael Jacobs is withdrawn and Cameron Pring gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Marquis.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gillingham FC.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 1
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↓ John Akinde 55'
- 2
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 35
- 21
- 26
Bench
- 14
- 5
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 55'
-
16
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 85'
- 12
- 20
- 11
Coach
Steve Evans
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Ben Close 74'
- 9
- 20
- 7
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Cameron Pring 90'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Ronan Curtis 74'
- 2
Bench
- 35
-
8
Ben Close ↑ 74'
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 74'
-
23
Cameron Pring ↑ 90'
- 17
- 15
- 40
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Portsmouth FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
64%
Gillingham FC or Portsmouth FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.