Sunderland AFC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Robert Atkin
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 16 Feb | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Sunderland AFC vs Gillingham FC — let the football do the talking.
- 4' The deadlock is broken! Lee Cattermole gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
- 6' What an equalizer from Tom Eaves!
- 10' Goal! Tom Flanagan scores his 6 goal in 363 matches.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 18' Lynden Gooch has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Maguire on 18 minute.
- 23' Sunderland AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' Graham Burke was booked on 34.
- 39' 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 Elliott List suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' What a moment for Brandon Hanlan! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chris Maguire made 363 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 59' Mark Byrne picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 64' Sunderland AFC 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.
- 65' Leonardo Lopes picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 66' The Northern Ireland Will Grigg breaks the deadlock on 66 minutes. 3-2!
- 68' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 68' The whistle greets Leonardo Lopes as he departs to be replaced by Regan Charles-Cook.
- 73' Darren Oldaker has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' Elliott List has so much to prove this time. He replaces Darren Oldaker on 74 minute.
- 77' A goal from the Ireland international Aiden McGeady! He fires home on 77 to make it 4-2!
- 82' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Grant Leadbitter is withdrawn and Dylan McGeouch gets his opportunity.
- 89' The crowd applauds Lee Cattermole as he leaves the pitch. Max Power steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- 90' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Graham Burke is replaced by Dean Parrett on 90 minute.
- With this win, Sunderland AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Lee Cattermole ↓ Max Power 89'
- 10
- 19
- 12
- 16
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Lynden Gooch 18'
- 13
- 1
- 23
- 22
- 30
Bench
- 25
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 18'
-
27
Max Power ↑ 89'
- 9
- 5
-
8
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 85'
- 17
Coach
Jack Ross
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Graham Burke ↓ Dean Parrett 90'
- 12
- 1
- 2
- 34
- 5
-
20
Darren Oldaker ↓ Elliott List 74'
- 33
- 9
- 7
- 17
Bench
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 68'
-
8
Dean Parrett ↑ 90'
- 30
-
15
Elliott List ↑ 74'
- 13
- 14
- 21
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aiden McGeady | 2 |
| Tom Flanagan | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 2 |
| Lee Cattermole | 1 |
| Alexander MacDonald | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.3
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
81%
Draw or Gillingham FC
41%
Sunderland AFC or Gillingham FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
9%
2 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.