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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' In just a few seconds Stadium of Light will turn into a battlefield for Sunderland AFC and Gillingham FC.
- 4' Lee Cattermole is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 6' Goal! Tom Eaves scores his 53 goal in 182 matches.
- 10' Sensational shot from Tom Flanagan. Sunderland AFC is back in the lead.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Chris Maguire is withdrawn and Lynden Gooch gets his opportunity.
- 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 33' Max Ehmer, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' Gillingham FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 40' Magnificent from Brandon Hanlan! That is 35 goals in 182 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' Poor challenge from George Honeyman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mark Byrne on 59 minutes.
- 64' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' The referee shows Gillingham FC player a Yellow card on 65.
- 66' What a moment for Will Grigg! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Dunne on 68.
- 68' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Leonardo Lopes is withdrawn and Regan Charles-Cook gets his opportunity.
- 73' 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 Regan Charles-Cook suffering a number of foals already.
- 74' Darren Oldaker makes way for Elliott List at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 77' GOAL! Aiden McGeady scores on 77.
- 82' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 85' Dylan McGeouch gets the nod from Sunderland AFC. He replaces Grant Leadbitter and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Lee Cattermole is replaced by Max Power.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Dean Parrett. He replaces Graham Burke on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sunderland AFC players.
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 |
|---|---|
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 2 |
| Aiden McGeady | 2 |
| Tom Flanagan | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 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.