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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' What a night it is going to be! Northampton Town FC welcome Gillingham FC for this crunch clash at PTS Academy Stadium.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 10' Nicky Adams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Akinde is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lloyd Jones made 393 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' Sam Hoskins is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 35' A stunning finish from Danny Rose — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 40' 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.
- 45' What composure from Kyle Dempsey! The England international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 46' Gillingham FC make a change. Scott Robertson trudges off to be replaced by Vadaine Oliver on 46 minutes.
- 47' What a moment for Alan Sheehan! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' Jonathan Mitchell, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 60' Mattew Willock gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Josh Eccles and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Mattew Willock is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Northampton Town FC tonight.
- 70' Another substitution for Northampton Town FC to replace Danny Rose by Caleb Chukwuemeka on 70 minute.
- 71' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Michael Harriman comes on to replace Nicky Adams.
- 74' The whistle greets Alexander MacDonald as he departs to be replaced by Trae Coyle.
- 78' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 78 minute. Alan Sheehan leaves to be changed by Fraser Horsfall.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Shaun McWilliams is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 82.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Bernard Ashley-Seal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 90 minute. Bernard Ashley-Seal leaves to be changed by Ricky Holmes.
- The final score is 3-1.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Danny Rose | 1 |
| Alan Sheehan | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Olly Lee | 1 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 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.