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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Northampton Town FC launch into their encounter with Gillingham FC.
- 5' Alan Sheehan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Northampton Town FC tonight.
- 10' Thomas O'Connor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' It’s high time Keith Curle made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 31' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Hoskins makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 35' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Danny Rose makes it 2-0.
- 40' Jack Bonham has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' What a strike from Kyle Dempsey! The score is 2-1.
- 46' The whistle greets Scott Robertson as he departs to be replaced by Vadaine Oliver.
- 47' Brilliant from the ! Alan Sheehan makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 47.
- 52' Ricky Holmes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 57' It looks like no one’s ball. Northampton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mattew Willock is hanging Josh Eccles on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
- 70' The whistle greets Danny Rose as he departs to be replaced by Caleb Chukwuemeka.
- 71' Nicky Adams makes way for Michael Harriman at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Northampton Town FC.
- 74' Alexander MacDonald makes way for Trae Coyle at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 78' The Northampton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Alan Sheehan departs to be replaced by Fraser Horsfall.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Shaun McWilliams is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 82.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Bernard Ashley-Seal.
- 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Time for substitution for Northampton Town FC. Bernard Ashley-Seal is replaced by Ricky Holmes.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Danny Rose | 1 |
| Alan Sheehan | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Olly Lee | 1 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 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.