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 | 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
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' The wait is over. Shrewsbury Town FC get us underway at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jacob Mellis, as he is very good at scoring at Montgomery Waters Meadow with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 12' The deadlock is broken! Brad Walker gets on the scoresheet on 12 minutes.
- 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' Shrewsbury Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shrewsbury Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' Shrewsbury Town FC make a change. Shaun Whalley trudges off to be replaced by Joshua Daniels on 40 minutes.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Jacob Mellis exits the field as Declan Drysdale enters on 46.
- 51' It looks surprising Shrewsbury Town FC does not make any changes. Dominic Samuel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Aaron Pierre is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 66' 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.
- 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Declan Drysdale argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver Norburn argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Trae Coyle is hanging Thomas O'Connor on the field on 77 minute.
- 81' Time for substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC. Ryan Barnett is replaced by Scott High.
- 85' Gillingham FC make a change. Dominic Samuel trudges off to be replaced by John Akinde on 85 minutes.
- 90' Leon Clarke, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- The final score is 1-1.
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.