Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Gillingham FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Morecambe FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Portsmouth FC is hosting Gillingham FC for another epic battle.
- 4' What a strike from Ronan Curtis! The score is 1-0.
- 9' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gillingham FC backline.
- 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Harris might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 19' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for David Tutonda.
- 27' England international Ryan Jackson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Jackson makes it 1-1.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' The whistle greets Stuart O'Keefe as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Phillips.
- 47' What a moment for Ronan Curtis! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Clark Robertson makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 59' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 64' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace David Tutonda by Thomas Dickson-Peters on 64 minute.
- 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Portsmouth FC make a change. Louis Thompson trudges off to be replaced by Jade Mingi on 71 minutes.
- 76' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 78' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Connor Ogilvie by Mahlon Romeo on 78 minute.
- 83' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Sean Raggett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 89' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Marcus Harness by Aiden O'Brien on 89 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Max Ehmer argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Full Time. Portsmouth FC beats Gillingham FC
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
10
Marcus Harness ↓ Aiden O'Brien 89'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Jade Mingi 71'
-
16
Connor Ogilvie ↓ Mahlon Romeo 78'
- 20
- 4
- 24
- 21
- 1
- 19
- 17
Bench
- 9
-
15
Mahlon Romeo ↑ 78'
- 6
- 8
-
7
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 89'
-
25
Jade Mingi ↑ 71'
- 28
Coach
Danny Cowley
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 6
- 5
- 11
- 12
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 19
- 10
- 15
Bench
- 1
- 26
-
20
Daniel Phillips ↑ 46'
-
9
Thomas Dickson-Peters ↑ 64'
- 23
- 22
- 32
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Clark Robertson | 1 |
| Josh Parker | 1 |
| Ryan Jackson | 1 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Gillingham FC
44%
Portsmouth FC or Gillingham FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

