Sunday , 16 August 2026

Gillingham FC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2023-24
Gillingham FC
0 – 4
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Sat 6 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC MEMS Priestfield Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 14' William Osula
0–2 39' William Osula
0–3 83' James McAtee
0–4 87' James McAtee
Y 41' Luke Thomas
Ethan Coleman 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Gillingham FC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Head-to-Head

1
Gillingham FC 1 games · Avg 4.0 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-06 Gillingham FC 0–4 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Sheffield United FC H 0–4 L
02 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 2–0 W
04 Nov Hereford FC A 2–0 W
07 Jan Leicester City FC H 0–1 L
15 Nov AFC Fylde H 1–0 W
05 Nov AFC Fylde A 1–1 D
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Gillingham FC A 4–0 W
30 Dec Manchester City FC A 0–2 L
26 Dec Luton Town FC H 2–3 L
22 Dec Aston Villa FC A 1–1 D
16 Dec Chelsea FC A 0–2 L
09 Dec Brentford FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Gillingham FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Gillingham FC and Sheffield United FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 14' GOAL! William Osula scores on 14.
  • 19' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
  • 39' GOAL! William Osula scores on 39.
  • 41' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Luke Thomas gets a card.
  • 46' 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.
  • 51' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 60' The whistle greets Ashley Nadesan as he departs to be replaced by Tom Nichols.
  • 65' The 27-year-old Ben Brereton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 70' Cheye Alexander needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 72' Ben Brereton gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces William Osula and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Rhian Brewster comes on to replace Cameron Archer.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Andre Brooks is replaced by Vinicius Souza.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Ethan Coleman on 82 minutes earns him a card. Gillingham FC will be frustrated.
  • 83' James McAtee is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 86' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Macauley Bonne is hanging Oliver Hawkins on the field on 86 minute.
  • 87' GOAL! James McAtee fires home to make it 0-4!
  • 0-4 the final result. Gillingham FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Clemence

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.95 Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gillingham FC24% Draw26% Sheffield United FC50%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Gillingham FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
76%
Gillingham FC or Sheffield United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC15% Draw45% Sheffield United FC40%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–4 not predicted
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
0 – 1
10.7%
0 – 2
10.2%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 3
6%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
2.8%
2 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC

Handicap Gillingham FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 12% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 24% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 18% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.