Gillingham FC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Walsall FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Ramsey
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Richard Kendall
- Referee Rob Whitton
- Referee Paul Lister
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Walsall FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Southend United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 01 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Gillingham FC to score. At the same time, Walsall FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gillingham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 9' Andy Cook has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 9 minutes.
- 14' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 19' A goal from the England international Andy Cook! He fires home on 19 to make it 0-2!
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' Luke Leahy has been relatively quiet despite scoring 51 goals in his last 65 appearances.
- 34' Alex Lacey needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' The supporters are chanting for Tom Eaves. He replaces Alex Lacey on 35 minute.
- 40' Josh Gordon has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Regan Charles-Cook is replacing Josh Parker for the Gillingham FC side.
- 47' Andy Cook has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Gillingham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Walsall FC backline.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Callum Reilly by Brandon Hanlan on 63 minute.
- 68' Connor Ogilvie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 80' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Matt Jarvis is replaced by Scott Laird.
- 84' Walsall FC make a change. Josh Gordon trudges off to be replaced by Liam Kinsella on 84 minutes.
- 89' 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 Gabriel Zakuani suffering a number of foals already.
- With this win, Walsall FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
4
Alex Lacey ↓ Tom Eaves 35'
- 2
- 6
- 34
- 3
- 15
- 33
- 14
-
13
Callum Reilly ↓ Brandon Hanlan 63'
- 24
Bench
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 46'
- 30
- 5
- 20
- 19
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 35'
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 63'
Coach
Steve Lovell
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
11
Matt Jarvis ↓ Scott Laird 80'
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 6
- 3
- 30
- 9
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Liam Kinsella 84'
- 28
Bench
- 4
- 8
-
15
Liam Kinsella ↑ 84'
- 10
- 13
-
34
Scott Laird ↑ 80'
- 31
Coach
Dean Keates
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andy Cook | 3 |
| Isaiah Osbourne | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Isaiah Osbourne | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Walsall FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Walsall FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Walsall FC
69%
Gillingham FC or Walsall FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Walsall FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.