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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' We are underway at Sincil Bank Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Vickers, as he is very good at scoring at Sincil Bank Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' 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 Tayo Edun suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' Jake Hesketh catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 13.
- 18' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' Lincoln City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 38' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 43' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' Lincoln City 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.
- 57' Jake Hesketh makes way for Harry Anderson at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
- 58' That is a Yellow card for Lincoln City FC. Tayo Edun will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 64' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Roberts is withdrawn and Jordan Graham gets his opportunity.
- 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Barry Fuller.
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Bridcutt on 69 minutes.
- 74' It is a cagey affair so far. Lincoln City FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 79' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 81' Jordan Graham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stuart O'Keefe on 81 minute.
- 84' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Regan Charles-Cook comes on to replace Olly Lee.
- 89' 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.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Tayo Edun.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Tayo Edun | 1 |
| Ben Thompson | 1 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Jorge Grant | 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.