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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' That's the starting whistle at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Gillingham FC and Rochdale AFC.
- 5' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Jordan Williams has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Tyler Magloire has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 28' The referee calls foul for Jimmy Keohane. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 38' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' 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.
- 46' The crowd applauds Paul McShane as he leaves the pitch. Matty Gillam steps in for Rochdale AFC.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Max Ehmer, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 57' Eoghan O'Connell is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 61' The crowd applauds Thomas O'Connor as he leaves the pitch. Mark Marshall steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 62' Alex Jakubiak has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikael Mandron on 62 minute.
- 66' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Jimmy Keohane departs to be replaced by Luke Matheson.
- 67' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 67.
- 69' Poor challenge from Kwadwo Baah. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 70' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Wilbraham departs to be replaced by Calvin Andrew.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robert Sanchez on 79.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Olly Lee argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 86' Against the run of play, Connor Ogilvie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' Rochdale AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Regan Charles-Cook. He replaces Olly Lee on 90 minute.
- Gillingham FC 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
-
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 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Ian Henderson | 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.