Northampton Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at PTS Academy Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Oliver Bickle
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Dec | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Northampton Town FC to score. At the same time, Gillingham FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' It’s high time Steve Evans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Kyle Dempsey has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mattew Willock is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Northampton Town FC.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Vadaine Oliver is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 31' Brilliant from the ! Sam Hoskins makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 31.
- 35' What composure from Danny Rose! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 40' Alan Sheehan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 45' Magnificent from Kyle Dempsey! That is 22 goals in 289 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Gillingham FC ring the changes. Scott Robertson has done his job and it is now time for Vadaine Oliver to step up.
- 47' GOAL! Alan Sheehan scores on 47.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Northampton Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' 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.
- 60' Mattew Willock gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Josh Eccles and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 70 minute. Danny Rose leaves to be changed by Caleb Chukwuemeka.
- 71' Northampton Town FC make a change. Nicky Adams trudges off to be replaced by Michael Harriman on 71 minutes.
- 74' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! Trae Coyle comes on to replace Alexander MacDonald.
- 78' Alan Sheehan makes way for Fraser Horsfall at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Northampton Town FC.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Shaun McWilliams. He receives a Yellow card.
- 84' Northampton Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 89' Northampton Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 90' Bernard Ashley-Seal makes way for Ricky Holmes at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Northampton Town FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Northampton Town FC 3-1 Gillingham FC.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 22
-
10
Nicky Adams ↓ Michael Harriman 71'
- 5
- 13
- 17
- 7
- 4
-
29
Danny Rose ↓ Caleb Chukwuemeka 70'
-
44
Alan Sheehan ↓ Fraser Horsfall 78'
- 28
Bench
- 45
- 27
-
21
Ricky Holmes ↑ 90'
- 1
-
2
Michael Harriman ↑ 71'
-
6
Fraser Horsfall ↑ 78'
-
30
Caleb Chukwuemeka ↑ 70'
Coach
Keith Curle
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 15
-
17
Josh Eccles ↓ Mattew Willock 60'
- 16
- 21
- 20
Bench
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 46'
-
7
Mattew Willock ↑ 60'
- 35
-
11
Trae Coyle ↑ 74'
- 26
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Olly Lee | 1 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Danny Rose | 1 |
| Alan Sheehan | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2020-12-29
Northampton Town FC
3–1
Gillingham FC
W
2020-12-19
Northampton Town FC
0–4
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-12-15
Oxford United FC
4–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-12-12
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-12-05
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2020-12-01
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Gillingham FC
54%
Northampton Town FC or Gillingham FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.