Shrewsbury Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 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)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Aylott
- Referee Joe Clark
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Sep | Hull City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–2 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Montgomery Waters Meadow!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Graham, as he is very good at scoring at Montgomery Waters Meadow with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Brad Walker makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 12.
- 17' 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.
- 22' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Golbourne made 329 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' A quiet spell here at Montgomery Waters Meadow. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Shaun Whalley is replaced by Joshua Daniels on 40 minute.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' Gillingham FC make a change. Jacob Mellis trudges off to be replaced by Declan Drysdale on 46 minutes.
- 51' Thomas O'Connor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' That is a Yellow card for Shrewsbury Town FC. Aaron Pierre will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' The 41-year-old Leon Clarke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 73' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Declan Drysdale.
- 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oliver Norburn.
- 77' Thomas O'Connor makes way for Trae Coyle at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 81' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Ryan Barnett is replaced by Scott High on 81 minute.
- 85' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Dominic Samuel is replaced by John Akinde.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- The points are shared — Shrewsbury Town FC 1-1 Gillingham FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 11
- 24
- 10
- 1
-
19
Ryan Barnett ↓ Scott High 81'
-
7
Shaun Whalley ↓ Joshua Daniels 40'
- 8
- 2
- 3
- 18
Bench
- 17
- 35
- 21
-
22
Joshua Daniels ↑ 40'
-
25
Scott High ↑ 81'
- 20
- 30
Coach
Sam Ricketts
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↓ John Akinde 85'
- 2
- 17
-
18
Jacob Mellis ↓ Declan Drysdale 46'
- 19
- 6
-
21
Thomas O'Connor ↓ Trae Coyle 77'
Bench
- 14
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 85'
- 16
-
35
Declan Drysdale ↑ 46'
- 12
-
11
Trae Coyle ↑ 77'
- 26
Coach
Steve Evans
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
2020-10-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2020-09-26
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2020-09-19
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-09-12
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2020-03-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
L
2020-02-29
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Gillingham FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Gillingham FC
62%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Gillingham FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

