Gillingham FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Gillingham FC and Portsmouth FC has kicked off!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gillingham FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Ronan Curtis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 54 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Daniel Adshead is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 40' Shaun Williams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Olly Lee needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 50' Recco Hackett-Fairchild is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Cowley might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Bailey Akehurst. He replaces Daniel Adshead on 59 minute.
- 64' The crowd applauds Louis Thompson as he leaves the pitch. Miguel Azeez steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 69' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 71' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. George Hirst is replaced by Ellis Harrison.
- 76' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 81' Michael Jacobs gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Recco Hackett-Fairchild and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Poor challenge from Mahlon Romeo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Gerald Sithole. He replaces Mustapha Carayol on 83 minute.
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ellis Harrison made 358 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Portsmouth FC take all three points.
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 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Alex Lacey | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Jack Tucker | 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%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.