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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' And we are off! Gillingham FC vs Walsall FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 9' Assisted by Luke Leahy with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andy Cook makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 14' Walsall FC have won 67 goals from 65 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 19' What composure from Andy Cook! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Josh Gordon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Walsall FC.
- 35' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Alex Lacey exits the field as Tom Eaves enters on 35.
- 40' Gillingham FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' Connor Ogilvie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Regan Charles-Cook comes on to replace Josh Parker.
- 47' Andy Cook makes a hat-trick on 47.
- 52' Connor Johnson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dean Keates will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Reilly departs to be replaced by Brandon Hanlan.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott Laird, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 73' England international Cameron Norman has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Scott Laird gets the nod from Walsall FC. He replaces Matt Jarvis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' A tactical swap from Walsall FC — Liam Kinsella on, Josh Gordon off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Gillingham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Walsall FC's shape.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-3.
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.