Shrewsbury Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town 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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Gillingham FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | Morecambe FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 May | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | Morecambe FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Shrewsbury Town FC and Gillingham FC get this one started.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The 29-year-old Sam Cosgrove has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 12' Jack Tucker puts Gillingham FC on the lead.
- 13' Jack Tucker does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Cotterill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 23' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 33' 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.
- 38' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' Poor challenge from Daniel Adshead. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! David Tutonda comes on to replace Ryan Jackson.
- 50' Shrewsbury Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gillingham FC backline.
- 54' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Reeves is hanging Daniel Adshead on the field on 54 minute.
- 59' Tom Bloxham makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Shrewsbury Town FC are in front.
- 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' The Shrewsbury Town FC bench stirs into life. George Nurse is withdrawn and Nathanael Ogbeta gets his opportunity.
- 69' Goal! Sam Cosgrove scores his 57 goal in 361 matches.
- 72' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Rhys Bennett is replaced by Danny Lloyd.
- 77' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 83' Rekeil Pyke is replacing Sam Cosgrove for the Shrewsbury Town FC side.
- 88' Shrewsbury Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Phillips on 90 minutes.
- 2-1 the final result. Gillingham FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 16
- 4
- 10
- 1
- 3
- 17
- 6
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Rekeil Pyke 83'
-
23
George Nurse ↓ Nathanael Ogbeta 66'
-
18
Tom Bloxham ↓ Ryan Bowman 66'
Bench
-
15
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 83'
- 13
- 7
-
12
Ryan Bowman ↑ 66'
- 22
- 24
-
14
Nathanael Ogbeta ↑ 66'
Coach
Steve Cotterill
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
- 5
- 8
-
18
Rhys Bennett ↓ Danny Lloyd 72'
-
16
Daniel Adshead ↓ Ben Reeves 54'
-
2
Ryan Jackson ↓ David Tutonda 45'
- 19
- 24
- 1
- 20
Bench
-
11
Ben Reeves ↑ 54'
- 12
- 4
-
3
David Tutonda ↑ 45'
- 10
-
17
Danny Lloyd ↑ 72'
- 27
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jack Tucker | 2 |
| Stuart O'Keefe | 2 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Olly Lee | 1 |
| Lee Angol | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Oliver Norburn | 1 |
| Brad Walker | 1 |
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2021-08-28
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Gillingham FC
W
2021-08-21
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-08-17
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2021-08-14
Morecambe FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2021-08-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2021-05-09
Crewe Alexandra FC
3–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Gillingham FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Gillingham FC
61%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Gillingham FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.