Shrewsbury Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | Southend United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Luton Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Shrewsbury Town FC to score. At the same time, Gillingham FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 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' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 18' Brandon Hanlan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 33' Tom Eaves has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' It’s high time John Askey made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gabriel Zakuani made 182 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 48' Greg Docherty catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bradley Garmston on 50 minutes.
- 55' Barry Fuller has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bradley Garmston on 55 minute.
- 59' GOAL! Lee Angol scores on 59. Assisted by Oliver Norburn
- 64' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joel Coleman suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' Gillingham FC make a change. Dean Parrett trudges off to be replaced by Josh Rees on 65 minutes.
- 68' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Josh Parker exits the field as Tom Eaves enters on 68.
- 73' Antigua and Barbuda international Josh Parker has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 77' The Shrewsbury Town FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Amadi-Holloway departs to be replaced by Lenell John-Lewis.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Omar Beckles on 78.
- 80' Lee Angol has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
- 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 87' Another substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC to replace Anthony Grant by Alex Gilliead on 87 minute.
- 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Oliver Norburn makes it 2-1.
- 90' What a moment for Tom Eaves! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Alex Lacey picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
42
Anthony Grant ↓ Alex Gilliead 87'
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 22
- 9
- 2
- 1
- 29
- 8
Bench
-
18
Alex Gilliead ↑ 87'
- 28
- 13
- 38
-
14
Lenell John-Lewis ↑ 77'
- 15
- 12
Coach
John Askey
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Dean Parrett ↓ Josh Rees 65'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 6
- 5
-
3
Bradley Garmston ↓ Barry Fuller 55'
- 33
-
14
Josh Parker ↓ Tom Eaves 68'
- 13
- 7
Bench
-
12
Barry Fuller ↑ 55'
- 30
- 19
- 17
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 68'
- 10
-
24
Josh Rees ↑ 65'
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stuart O'Keefe | 2 |
| Jack Tucker | 2 |
| Oliver Norburn | 1 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 1 |
| James Bolton | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Omar Beckles | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2018-09-29
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–2
Gillingham FC
D
2018-09-22
Scunthorpe United FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2018-09-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–0
Southend United FC
W
2018-09-08
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2018-09-01
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2018-08-25
Luton Town FC
3–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Gillingham FC
53%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Gillingham FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

