Gillingham FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee Mark Russell
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Southend United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 5–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Gillingham FC and Sunderland AFC has kicked off!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Sunderland AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alfie Jones, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' Mark Marshall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mark Byrne on 44 minute.
- 49' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 59' Gillingham FC is showing some good football. However, Gillingham FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Charlie Wyke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marc McNulty at the 62 minute mark.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jack Tucker.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' Charlie Wyke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Flanagan.
- 89' Against the run of play, Connor Ogilvie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alim Ozturk.
- 90' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Conor McLaughlin is replaced by Chris Maguire.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Gillingham FC take all three points.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
-
18
Mark Byrne ↓ Mark Marshall 44'
- 7
- 1
- 9
- 22
- 14
- 24
Bench
- 16
- 11
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 44'
- 23
- 10
- 2
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Marc McNulty ↓ Charlie Wyke 62'
- 2
- 12
- 13
- 5
- 1
- 23
- 18
- 22
- 4
- 28
Bench
- 33
- 19
- 14
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 62'
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 90'
- 3
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 2 |
| Aiden McGeady | 2 |
| Tom Flanagan | 2 |
| Will Grigg | 1 |
| Nathan Broadhead | 1 |
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.19
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Sunderland AFC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
60%
Gillingham FC or Sunderland AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.