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Gillingham FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Sat 5 Oct 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
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

H2H

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

✓ Correct
Gillingham FC46% Draw27% Southend United FC27%
Actual: Gillingham FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✗ Wrong
Gillingham FC31% Draw46% Southend United FC23%
Actual: 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.