Gillingham FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Southend United FC — League One .
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Samuel Ogles
- Referee Stuart Butler
- Referee Dan Cook
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Southend United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 14 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Aug | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Gillingham FC and Southend United FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
- 10' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Max Ehmer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Shaughnessy suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' England international Stuart O'Keefe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Stephen Humphrys has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Southend United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' Alfie Jones does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Stuart O'Keefe gets on the scoresheet on 46 minutes.
- 51' Jack Tucker has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' Another substitution for Southend United FC to replace Isaac Hutchinson by Emile Acquah on 55 minute.
- 57' Barry Fuller picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 58' Magnificent from Simon Cox! That is 29 goals in 89 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' Emile Acquah picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Mark Marshall. He replaces Olly Lee on 65 minute.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Emile Acquah. He receives a Red card.
- 71' Southend United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Southend United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 81' Robert Kiernan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Brandon Hanlan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 87' The deadlock is broken! Brandon Hanlan gets on the scoresheet on 87 minutes.
- 90' Alex Jakubiak has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brandon Hanlan 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
Barry Fuller ↓ Jack Tucker 90'
- 6
- 5
- 18
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Alex Jakubiak 90'
- 1
- 4
-
22
Olly Lee ↓ Mark Marshall 65'
- 10
- 14
- 24
Bench
- 11
-
27
Jack Tucker ↑ 90'
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 65'
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 90'
- 9
- 17
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 24
- 15
- 2
- 11
- 10
- 26
-
36
Isaac Hutchinson ↓ Emile Acquah 55'
- 7
- 5
- 16
Bench
- 4
- 8
- 13
-
19
Joe Shaughnessy ↑ 55'
-
32
Emile Acquah ↑ 55'
- 17
- 30
Coach
Gary Waddock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Cox | 3 |
| Sam Mantom | 1 |
| Taylor Moore | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Stuart O'Keefe | 1 |
| Alfie Jones | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Southend United FC Form
2019-10-05
Gillingham FC
3–1
Southend United FC
L
2019-09-28
Southend United FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2019-09-21
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Southend United FC
W
2019-09-17
Shrewsbury Town FC
4–3
Southend United FC
L
2019-09-14
Southend United FC
3–3
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2019-08-31
Southend United FC
0–3
Rochdale AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Southend United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
72%
Draw or Southend United FC
54%
Gillingham FC or Southend United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Southend United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

