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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 24 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sunderland AFC launch into their encounter with Gillingham FC.
- 4' Sunderland AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lee Cattermole on 4.
- 6' The deadlock is broken! Tom Eaves gets on the scoresheet on 6 minutes.
- 10' The Northern Ireland Tom Flanagan breaks the deadlock on 10 minutes. 2-1!
- 15' Gillingham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 18' Sunderland AFC make a change. Chris Maguire trudges off to be replaced by Lynden Gooch on 18 minutes.
- 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Lovell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' Jon McLaughlin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' Graham Burke catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 34.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Brandon Hanlan gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 45' 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.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Darren Oldaker made 182 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' Poor challenge from George Honeyman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Mark Byrne is booked for Gillingham FC — Yellow card on 59.
- 64' Elliott List, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Leonardo Lopes.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Will Grigg gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 68' The referee calls foul for James Dunne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 68' Another change for Gillingham FC made on 68 minute. Leonardo Lopes leaves to be changed by Regan Charles-Cook.
- 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 74' Elliott List gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Darren Oldaker and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Aiden McGeady is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 82' 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.
- 85' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Dylan McGeouch on, Grant Leadbitter off on 85 minutes.
- 89' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Max Power comes on to replace Lee Cattermole.
- 90' Gillingham FC make a change. Graham Burke trudges off to be replaced by Dean Parrett on 90 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gillingham FC.
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 |
| Alexander MacDonald | 1 |
| George Honeyman | 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.