Lincoln City FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee Tom Nield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 11 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Sincil Bank Stadium as Lincoln City FC face off against Gillingham FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 13' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Jake Hesketh gets a Yellow card.
- 18' Gillingham FC is showing some good football. However, Gillingham FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 23' Brandon Hanlan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gillingham FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 53' John Akinde has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 318 appearances.
- 57' A change in the Lincoln City FC ranks — Jake Hesketh exits the field as Harry Anderson enters on 57.
- 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tayo Edun.
- 63' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Graham. He replaces Jordan Roberts on 64 minute.
- 68' A moment of madness from Barry Fuller on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gillingham FC will be frustrated.
- 69' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Liam Bridcutt gets a Yellow card.
- 74' Connor Ogilvie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lincoln City FC tonight.
- 79' 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.
- 81' Jordan Graham is replacing Stuart O'Keefe for the Gillingham FC side.
- 84' Olly Lee makes way for Regan Charles-Cook at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 89' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Tayo Edun on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 2
-
28
Jake Hesketh ↓ Harry Anderson 57'
- 37
- 11
- 6
- 1
- 23
- 16
- 18
- 17
Bench
- 22
- 30
- 10
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 57'
- 12
- 4
- 25
Coach
Michael Appleton
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Jordan Roberts ↓ John Akinde 64'
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
- 7
- 1
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↓ Jordan Graham 81'
-
22
Olly Lee ↓ Regan Charles-Cook 84'
- 14
- 24
Bench
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 84'
-
19
Jordan Graham ↑ 81'
- 9
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 64'
- 17
- 8
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 3 |
| Conor McGrandles | 2 |
| Jorge Grant | 1 |
| Danny Lloyd | 1 |
| Tayo Edun | 1 |
| Ben Thompson | 1 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-02-22
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Gillingham FC
D
2020-02-15
Accrington Stanley FC
4–3
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-02-11
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2020-02-07
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-02-01
Southend United FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-01-28
Lincoln City FC
0–2
Portsmouth FC
L
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.76
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Gillingham FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Gillingham FC
72%
Lincoln City FC or Gillingham FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.7%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
2.4%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
1.8%
3 – 1
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 18% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 22% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.