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 | 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
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' What a night it is going to be! Gillingham FC welcome Sunderland AFC for this crunch clash at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- 5' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sunderland AFC's shape.
- 10' 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 Alim Ozturk suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Alfie Jones has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gillingham FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' 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.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gillingham FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' Mark Marshall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mark Byrne on 44 minute.
- 49' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Gillingham FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 59' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 62' Sunderland AFC make a change. Marc McNulty trudges off to be replaced by Charlie Wyke on 62 minutes.
- 66' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Tucker.
- 71' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sunderland AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 76' Gillingham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' Northern Ireland international Conor McLaughlin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 86' George Dobson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Tom Flanagan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 88.
- 89' Brilliant from the ! Connor Ogilvie makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 89.
- 90' The referee shows Sunderland AFC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Chris Maguire is replacing Conor McLaughlin for the Sunderland AFC side.
- The points are shared — Gillingham FC 1-0 Sunderland AFC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Aiden McGeady | 2 |
| Tom Flanagan | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 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.