Sunderland AFC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 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 Paul Graham
- Referee Danny Gratton
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee Anthony Coggins
- Referee Matthew Dicicco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Mar | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 3–2 | W |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sunderland AFC and Gillingham FC has kicked off!
- 5' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 10' 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 Jack Tucker suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The 27-year-old Denver Hume has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' 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.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Gillingham FC have won 239 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' Mikael Mandron has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alim Ozturk.
- 43' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Jordan Roberts gets a Yellow card.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Stuart O'Keefe. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lynden Gooch, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 5 goals in the last 4 games.
- 54' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 58' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Jordan Graham is replaced by Olly Lee on 58 minute.
- 61' Jordan Roberts makes way for Thomas O'Connor at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 64' The deadlock is broken! Kyle Lafferty gets on the scoresheet on 64 minutes.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! John Akinde comes on to replace Stuart O'Keefe.
- 74' A goal from the France international Mikael Mandron! He fires home on 74 to make it 1-1!
- 79' Jordan Graham has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 81' Antoine Semenyo is replacing Alim Ozturk for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 83' Kyle Lafferty with the second goal in the match!
- 85' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Chris Maguire has done his job and it is now time for Josh Scowen to step up.
- 89' Denver Hume makes way for Joel Lynch at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Denver Hume ↓ Joel Lynch 89'
- 11
- 12
- 6
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Josh Scowen 85'
- 13
-
5
Alim Ozturk ↓ Antoine Semenyo 81'
- 1
- 18
- 4
- 8
Bench
-
42
Antoine Semenyo ↑ 81'
- 2
- 14
-
3
Joel Lynch ↑ 89'
-
28
Josh Scowen ↑ 85'
- 22
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Jordan Graham ↓ Olly Lee 58'
- 10
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
- 7
- 1
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↓ John Akinde 72'
- 9
- 14
Bench
- 11
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 72'
- 17
-
22
Olly Lee ↑ 58'
- 8
- 21
-
24
Thomas O'Connor ↑ 61'
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 2 |
| Aiden McGeady | 2 |
| Tom Flanagan | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| George Honeyman | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Gillingham FC
54%
Sunderland AFC or Gillingham FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.