Ipswich Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ipswich Town FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Portman Road Stadium.
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Stuart Butler
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Anthony Coggins
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Ipswich Town FC is hosting Gillingham FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ipswich Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Tomas Holy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' 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 Luke Woolfenden suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' Jordan Graham has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alexander MacDonald on 27 minutes.
- 32' The 24-year-old Joe Walsh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 33' Jack Bonham makes way for Joe Walsh at the 33 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 38' Ipswich Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' 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.
- 53' 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.
- 57' Ipswich Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Vadaine Oliver made 98 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' Mark McGuinness has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 68' The crowd applauds Freddie Sears as he leaves the pitch. Armando Dobra steps in for Ipswich Town FC.
- 73' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' The Ipswich Town FC bench stirs into life. Jack Lankester is withdrawn and Emyr Huws gets his opportunity.
- 77' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Scott Robertson is hanging Ryan Jackson on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' Scott Robertson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 86' What composure from Teddy Bishop! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Teddy Bishop.
- 90' Ipswich Town FC ring the changes. Teddy Bishop has done his job and it is now time for Keanen Bennetts to step up.
- Ipswich Town FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 3
- 4
-
15
Teddy Bishop ↓ Keanen Bennetts 90'
- 23
-
20
Freddie Sears ↓ Armando Dobra 68'
- 7
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Emyr Huws 76'
- 1
- 6
- 2
Bench
- 30
-
44
Emyr Huws ↑ 76'
- 22
- 28
-
17
Keanen Bennetts ↑ 90'
-
36
Armando Dobra ↑ 68'
- 47
Coach
Paul Lambert
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 14
- 5
-
1
Jack Bonham ↓ Joe Walsh 33'
- 9
-
8
Kyle Dempsey C ↓ Vadaine Oliver 90'
-
2
Ryan Jackson ↓ Scott Robertson 77'
- 15
- 16
- 6
- 26
Bench
- 23
- 17
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 90'
- 7
-
12
Joe Walsh ↑ 33'
-
20
Scott Robertson ↑ 77'
- 11
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Teddy Bishop | 1 |
| Luke Chambers | 1 |
| Jack Tucker | 1 |
| Conor Chaplin | 1 |
| Kane Vincent-Young | 1 |
Head to Head
Ipswich Town FC Form
2020-10-27
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Gillingham FC
W
2020-10-24
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
L
2020-10-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
2020-10-17
Ipswich Town FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-10-10
Blackpool FC
1–4
Ipswich Town FC
W
2020-10-03
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21
Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.56
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ipswich Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Ipswich Town FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Gillingham FC
46%
Ipswich Town FC or Gillingham FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 2
2.4%
2 – 2
2.1%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC
| Handicap | Ipswich Town FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 27% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.