Oxford United FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Andrew Aylott
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Chris Pollard
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Gillingham FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 6–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 31 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Oxford United FC launch into their encounter with Gillingham FC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Gillingham 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.
- 15' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gillingham FC backline.
- 40' GOAL! Vadaine Oliver fires home to make it 0-1!
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stuart O'Keefe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elliot Lee made 386 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Sam Winnall on, Olamide Shodipo off on 65 minutes.
- 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Jackson.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' Against the run of play, Robbie Cundy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 74' What a moment for Sam Winnall! That strike on 74 puts his side firmly in control.
- 79' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Olly Lee is withdrawn and Robbie McKenzie gets his opportunity.
- 84' A stunning finish from Sam Long — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 89' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Thomas O'Connor on, Jordan Graham off on 89 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Matt Taylor on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Oxford United FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Oxford United FC make a change. Elliot Lee trudges off to be replaced by Alex Gorrin on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Oxford United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Alex Gorrin 90'
-
25
Olamide Shodipo ↓ Sam Winnall 65'
-
14
Anthony Forde ↓ Daniel Agyei 65'
- 12
- 3
- 17
- 8
-
27
Elliot Lee ↓ Jamie Hanson 90'
- 22
- 5
- 13
Bench
- 28
-
20
Jamie Hanson ↑ 90'
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 65'
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↑ 65'
- 1
-
6
Alex Gorrin ↑ 90'
- 4
Coach
Karl Robinson
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Jordan Graham ↓ Thomas O'Connor 89'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 25
- 4
- 2
- 16
- 19
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ Robbie McKenzie 79'
Bench
-
14
Robbie McKenzie ↑ 79'
- 9
- 15
- 17
- 12
-
21
Thomas O'Connor ↑ 89'
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron Brannagan | 4 |
| James Henry | 3 |
| Matt Taylor | 3 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Sam Long | 2 |
| Danny Lloyd | 1 |
| Jacob Mellis | 1 |
| Sam Winnall | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2021-04-17
Oxford United FC
3–2
Gillingham FC
W
2021-04-13
Oxford United FC
4–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-04-10
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–6
Oxford United FC
W
2021-04-05
Oxford United FC
1–2
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-04-02
Sunderland AFC
3–1
Oxford United FC
L
2021-03-26
Oxford United FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
W
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Gillingham FC
48%
Oxford United FC or Gillingham FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.