Gillingham FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee David Rock
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at MEMS Priestfield Stadium as Gillingham FC face off against Rochdale AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Barry-Murphy might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rochdale AFC's shape.
- 25' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 28' The referee calls foul for Jimmy Keohane. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' Max Ehmer has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' Rochdale AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' A tactical swap from Rochdale AFC — Matty Gillam on, Paul McShane off on 46 minutes.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Bonham is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 56' 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.
- 57' Eoghan O'Connell is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 61' Gillingham FC make a change. Thomas O'Connor trudges off to be replaced by Mark Marshall on 61 minutes.
- 62' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Jakubiak is hanging Mikael Mandron on the field on 62 minute.
- 66' Luke Matheson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jimmy Keohane on 66 minute.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Camps argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kwadwo Baah.
- 70' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 70 minute. Aaron Wilbraham leaves to be changed by Calvin Andrew.
- 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mikael Mandron made 7 appearances and scored 39 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 79' Robert Sanchez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
- 81' Olly Lee catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Connor Ogilvie has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
- 90' Jordan Williams picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Olly Lee by Regan Charles-Cook on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Gillingham FC take all three points.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 4
-
9
Mikael Mandron ↓ Alex Jakubiak 62'
-
22
Olly Lee ↓ Regan Charles-Cook 90'
- 14
-
24
Thomas O'Connor ↓ Mark Marshall 61'
Bench
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 90'
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 61'
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 62'
- 17
- 10
- 2
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Paul McShane ↓ Matty Gillam 46'
- 6
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Calvin Andrew 70'
- 10
- 14
- 8
- 7
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↓ Luke Matheson 66'
- 21
- 22
- 25
Bench
- 11
- 20
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 70'
-
36
Matty Gillam ↑ 46'
-
41
Luke Matheson ↑ 66'
- 37
- 12
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 5 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Mark Byrne | 1 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
53%
Gillingham FC or Rochdale AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.