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Sunderland AFC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Sunderland AFC
2 – 2
Full Time
Gillingham FC
Sat 30 Jan 2021 · 13:00 UTC Stadium of Light HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 87' Callum Slattery

Overview

Match Preview

Sunderland AFC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Stadium of Light.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren Drysdale
  • Referee Craig Taylor
  • Referee Oliver Langford
  • Referee Rob Merchant

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

5
2
1
Sunderland AFC 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Gillingham FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-30 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC 2020-10-31 Gillingham FC 0–2 Sunderland AFC 2020-03-07 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC 2019-12-07 Gillingham FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC 2019-02-19 Sunderland AFC 4–2 Gillingham FC

Recent Form

Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan Gillingham FC H 2–2 D
26 Jan Ipswich Town FC A 1–0 W
23 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–0 W
19 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–2 L
16 Jan AFC Wimbledon A 3–0 W
09 Jan Hull City AFC H 1–1 D
Gillingham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan Sunderland AFC A 2–2 D
26 Jan Crewe Alexandra FC H 4–1 W
23 Jan Rochdale AFC H 2–2 D
16 Jan Accrington Stanley FC A 1–0 W
09 Jan Burton Albion FC H 0–1 L
02 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sunderland AFC and Gillingham FC get this one started.
  • 5' The 32-year-old Aiden O'Brien has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 6' Aiden McGeady doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 11' Connor Ogilvie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 16' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 21' Luke O'Nien has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 26' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' Magnificent from Alexander MacDonald! That is 5 goals in 109 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' Sensational shot from Grant Leadbitter. Sunderland AFC is back in the lead.
  • 48' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 52' The whistle greets Kyle Dempsey as he departs to be replaced by Stuart O'Keefe.
  • 54' The crowd applauds Jack Diamond as he leaves the pitch. Lynden Gooch steps in for Sunderland AFC.
  • 59' 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.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Gillingham FC! John Akinde comes on to replace Alexander MacDonald.
  • 67' Jack Diamond has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 363 appearances.
  • 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 77' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. Callum McFadzean has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 82' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Callum Slattery.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Charlie Wyke is replaced by Luke O'Nien on 87 minute.
  • 88' Dion Sanderson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Grant Leadbitter at the 88 minute mark.
  • 90' What composure from Jordan Graham! The England international strokes it home. 2-2.
  • 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Johnson

Gillingham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aiden McGeady 2
Tom Flanagan 2
Chris Maguire 2
Tom Eaves 2
Kyle Lafferty 2
Mikael Mandron 2
Max Power 1
Lynden Gooch 1

Head to Head

2021-01-30 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC 2020-10-31 Gillingham FC 0–2 Sunderland AFC 2020-03-07 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC 2019-12-07 Gillingham FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC 2019-02-19 Sunderland AFC 4–2 Gillingham FC

Sunderland AFC Form

2021-01-30 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC D 2021-01-26 Ipswich Town FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC W 2021-01-23 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2021-01-19 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2021-01-16 AFC Wimbledon 0–3 Sunderland AFC W 2021-01-09 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Hull City AFC D

Gillingham FC Form

2021-01-30 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC D 2021-01-26 Gillingham FC 4–1 Crewe Alexandra FC W 2021-01-23 Gillingham FC 2–2 Rochdale AFC D 2021-01-16 Accrington Stanley FC 0–1 Gillingham FC W 2021-01-09 Gillingham FC 0–1 Burton Albion FC L 2021-01-02 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–0 Gillingham FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.45 Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for: Sunderland AFC or Gillingham FC 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sunderland AFC44% Draw27% Gillingham FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Sunderland AFC or Draw
71%
Draw or Gillingham FC
56%
Sunderland AFC or Gillingham FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sunderland AFC30% Draw47% Gillingham FC23%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC

Handicap Sunderland AFC covers Push Gillingham FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.