Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Isaac Searle
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Simon Shaw
- Referee Christopher Wade
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Portsmouth FC and Gillingham FC is underway.
- 5' Scotland international Craig MacGillivray has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Barry Fuller, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 26' Tom Eaves doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Lovell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' The 29-year-old Elliott List has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Magnificent from Alex Lacey! That is 2 goals in 182 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Ben Close has done his job and it is now time for Ben Thompson to step up.
- 47' Alex Lacey makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Gillingham FC are in front.
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 57' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 62' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' Oliver Hawkins gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Nathan Thompson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 79 minute. Brandon Hanlan leaves to be changed by Elliott List.
- 84' Gabriel Zakuani is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oliver Hawkins made 371 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Portsmouth FC.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 5
- 10
-
33
Ben Close ↓ Ben Thompson 46'
-
26
Gareth Evans ↓ David Wheeler 46'
- 8
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
-
22
David Wheeler ↑ 46'
-
32
Ben Thompson ↑ 46'
- 1
- 6
- 2
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 75'
- 14
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 6
- 5
- 33
- 13
- 9
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Elliott List 79'
Bench
- 30
- 3
-
15
Elliott List ↑ 79'
- 14
- 19
- 17
- 24
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Alex Lacey | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Gillingham FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Gillingham FC
69%
Portsmouth FC or Gillingham FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
4.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.