Gillingham FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2020-21 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 Simon Shaw
- Referee Will Finnie
- Referee Chris Pollard
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 09 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 19 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 1–4 | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Gillingham FC and Rochdale AFC is underway.
- 5' The 35-year-old Olly Lee has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 11' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matthew Lund on 11 minutes.
- 16' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Jack Bonham has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' Rochdale AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 36' Jimmy Keohane has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 161 appearances.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' Vadaine Oliver makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Gillingham FC are in front.
- 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gillingham FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rochdale AFC's shape.
- 58' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Rochdale AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 64' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Vadaine Oliver gets a Yellow card.
- 69' The deadlock is broken! Jimmy Keohane gets on the scoresheet on 69 minutes.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' Jimmy Keohane with the second goal in the match!
- 76' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Alexander MacDonald is withdrawn and Tyreke Johnson gets his opportunity.
- 81' Stephen Dooley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 85' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 85.
- 85' Harrison Hopper is replacing Kwadwo Baah for the Rochdale AFC side.
- 89' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Callum Slattery is replaced by Mattew Willock.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 16
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ John Akinde 76'
- 11
- 20
- 21
Bench
- 14
- 4
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 76'
-
7
Mattew Willock ↑ 89'
-
17
Tyreke Johnson ↑ 76'
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 8
- 14
- 7
- 21
- 3
- 13
- 1
- 10
- 15
-
22
Kwadwo Baah ↓ Harrison Hopper 85'
Bench
- 16
- 17
-
23
Harrison Hopper ↑ 85'
- 18
- 11
- 24
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 5 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
| Robbie McKenzie | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
54%
Gillingham FC or Rochdale AFC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.