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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' We are underway at Montgomery Waters Meadow. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mustapha Carayol made 71 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 12' What a moment for Jack Tucker! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' Jack Tucker does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 18' A quiet spell here at Montgomery Waters Meadow. Shrewsbury Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' 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.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Adshead on 43 minutes.
- 45' The supporters are chanting for David Tutonda. He replaces Ryan Jackson on 45 minute.
- 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
- 54' The crowd applauds Daniel Adshead as he leaves the pitch. Ben Reeves steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 59' A goal from the England international Tom Bloxham! He fires home on 59 to make it 1-2!
- 64' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 66' The crowd applauds George Nurse as he leaves the pitch. Nathanael Ogbeta steps in for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 69' Brilliant from the ! Sam Cosgrove makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 69.
- 72' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Rhys Bennett is replaced by Danny Lloyd.
- 77' Shrewsbury Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 83' Fresh legs for Shrewsbury Town FC! Rekeil Pyke comes on to replace Sam Cosgrove.
- 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Robbie McKenzie, as he is very good at scoring at Montgomery Waters Meadow with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Phillips on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gillingham FC.
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 |
|---|---|
| Stuart O'Keefe | 2 |
| Jack Tucker | 2 |
| James Bolton | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Omar Beckles | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Olly Lee | 1 |
| Lee Angol | 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.

