Gillingham FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Mike Desborough
- Referee Christopher Wade
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Oct | Southend United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Coventry City FC | H | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Gillingham FC launch into their encounter with Rotherham United FC.
- 5' It’s high time Steve Evans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Denmark international Daniel Iversen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' Rotherham United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Michael Smith on 19.
- 24' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jamie Lindsay.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mark Byrne, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 38' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matty Crooks makes it 0-2.
- 46' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 46 minute. Trevor Clarke leaves to be changed by Carlton Morris.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' Jamie Lindsay has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 212 appearances.
- 67' Mikael Ndjoli is replacing Alex Jakubiak for the Gillingham FC side.
- 70' Matthew Olosunde has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chiedozie Ogbene on 70 minute.
- 75' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 76' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Jack Tucker exits the field as Mark Marshall enters on 76.
- 81' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Matthew Olosunde has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 87' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Joe Mattock has done his job and it is now time for Freddie Ladapo to step up.
- 88' Matty Crooks adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- Rotherham United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↓ Olly Lee 67'
- 6
-
27
Jack Tucker ↓ Mark Marshall 76'
- 5
- 18
- 7
- 1
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 67'
- 4
- 14
- 24
Bench
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 76'
- 9
- 17
-
22
Olly Lee ↑ 67'
-
10
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 67'
- 2
- 48
Coach
Steve Evans
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
3
Joe Mattock ↓ Freddie Ladapo 87'
- 6
- 8
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 20
- 19
-
18
Trevor Clarke ↓ Carlton Morris 46'
- 16
Bench
- 12
-
10
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 87'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 46'
- 11
- 23
- 26
-
22
Matthew Olosunde ↑ 70'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
| Georgie Kelly | 1 |
| Rarmani Edmonds-Green | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
2019-11-02
Gillingham FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-10-26
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Gillingham FC
W
2019-10-22
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2019-10-19
Gillingham FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2019-10-12
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Gillingham FC
D
2019-10-05
Gillingham FC
3–1
Southend United FC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-11-02
Gillingham FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-10-26
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-10-23
Ipswich Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-10-19
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
L
2019-10-12
Blackpool FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-10-05
Rotherham United FC
4–0
Coventry City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.84
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
79%
Gillingham FC or Rotherham United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
11.7%
0 – 2
11.4%
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
5.9%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 4
3.3%
1 – 4
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.