Swindon Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Swindon Town FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at The Energy Check County Ground.
- Swindon Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Lee
- Referee John Busby
- Referee James Bell
- Referee Andy Hendley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Swindon Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at The Energy Check County Ground!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 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.
- 20' Vadaine Oliver has been relatively quiet despite scoring 34 goals in his last 98 appearances.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stuart O'Keefe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Sheridan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Evans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' Goal! Brett Pitman scores his 28 goal in 378 matches.
- 46' Alexander MacDonald has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thomas O'Connor on 46 minute.
- 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Connor Ogilvie on 47.
- 52' The crowd applauds Olly Lee as he leaves the pitch. John Akinde steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 57' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 59' GOAL! Vadaine Oliver scores on 59.
- 63' Vadaine Oliver does the damage! The net is bulging and Gillingham FC surge ahead!
- 68' Brilliant from the midfielder! Kyle Dempsey makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 68.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' Scott Twine was booked on 76.
- 77' Swindon Town FC ring the changes. Joel Grant has done his job and it is now time for Jack Payne to step up.
- 78' Swindon Town FC make a change. Anthony Grant trudges off to be replaced by Tyler Smith on 78 minutes.
- 83' Tyler Smith, a England , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Swindon Town FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Robbie McKenzie. He replaces Jordan Graham on 90 minute.
- With this win, Gillingham FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Swindon Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 19
-
33
Tom Broadbent ↓ Akin Odimayo 77'
- 2
-
20
Joel Grant ↓ Jack Payne 77'
-
42
Anthony Grant ↓ Tyler Smith 78'
-
4
Dion Conroy ↓ Taylor Curran 77'
- 10
- 26
- 11
Bench
-
9
Tyler Smith ↑ 78'
-
18
Jack Payne ↑ 77'
- 22
-
14
Ellis Iandolo ↑ 77'
-
21
Taylor Curran ↑ 77'
- 29
-
16
Akin Odimayo ↑ 77'
Coach
John Sheridan
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Jordan Graham ↓ Robbie McKenzie 90'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 25
-
4
Stuart O'Keefe ↓ Henry Woods 90'
- 2
- 19
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ John Akinde 52'
- 21
Bench
-
14
Robbie McKenzie ↑ 90'
-
23
Henry Woods ↑ 90'
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 52'
-
16
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 46'
- 7
- 17
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 3 |
| Trae Coyle | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
Head to Head
Swindon Town FC Form
2021-03-13
Swindon Town FC
1–3
Gillingham FC
L
2021-03-09
Swindon Town FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
L
2021-03-06
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Swindon Town FC
L
2021-03-02
Sunderland AFC
1–0
Swindon Town FC
L
2021-02-27
Swindon Town FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2021-02-23
Lincoln City FC
2–2
Swindon Town FC
D
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
Swindon Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
Swindon Town FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Gillingham FC
73%
Swindon Town FC or Gillingham FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Swindon Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Swindon Town FC
| Handicap | Swindon Town FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Swindon Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.