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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Gillingham FC and Walsall FC has kicked off!
- 5' Walsall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 9' What a strike from Andy Cook! The score is 0-1.
- 14' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 19' Goal! Andy Cook scores his 19 goal in 65 matches.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' Josh Gordon needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 34' 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.
- 35' Tom Eaves is replacing Alex Lacey for the Gillingham FC side.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josh Rees made 182 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' 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.
- 46' Regan Charles-Cook has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Parker on 46 minute.
- 47' GOAL! Andy Cook scores on 47. Assisted by Luke Leahy
- 52' It’s high time Dean Keates made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. Callum Reilly has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' Luke Leahy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 63' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Callum Reilly is replaced by Brandon Hanlan on 63 minute.
- 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' The Walsall FC manager makes a substitution. Matt Jarvis departs to be replaced by Scott Laird.
- 84' Liam Kinsella has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Gordon on 84 minute.
- 89' 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.
- Full Time. Walsall FC beats Gillingham FC
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 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| Isaiah Osbourne | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Isaiah Osbourne | 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.