Wigan Athletic FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jul | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jul | Hull City AFC | H | 8–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Barnsley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Sep | Hull City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wigan Athletic FC and Gillingham FC has kicked off!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wigan Athletic FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 13' Danny Fox is having his name booked by the referee on 13.
- 18' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 21' Joe Garner has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 21 minutes.
- 22' Against the run of play, Jordan Graham has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 27' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' A goal from the England international Jordan Graham! He fires home on 30 to make it 1-2!
- 34' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Josh Eccles.
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wigan Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' Scotland international Kal Naismith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' It is a cagey affair so far. Wigan Athletic FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 62' What a strike from Trae Coyle! The score is 1-3.
- 64' The Scotland Kal Naismith breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 2-3!
- 69' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 74' Gillingham FC is showing some good football. However, Gillingham FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 79' Gillingham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 79.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Mattew Willock. He replaces Jacob Mellis on 83 minute.
- 85' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Vadaine Oliver is replaced by John Akinde on 85 minute.
- 89' Nathan Cameron catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Oliver Crankshaw has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gary Roberts on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 17
- 3
- 14
- 8
- 1
-
18
Gary Roberts ↓ Oliver Crankshaw 90'
- 7
- 27
- 5
- 24
Bench
- 32
- 23
- 25
- 26
-
19
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 90'
- 20
- 22
Coach
John Sheridan
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 17
-
18
Jacob Mellis ↓ Mattew Willock 83'
-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↓ John Akinde 85'
- 20
- 11
- 26
Bench
- 14
- 23
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 85'
-
7
Mattew Willock ↑ 83'
- 6
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Graham | 2 |
| Joe Garner | 1 |
| Kal Naismith | 1 |
| Trae Coyle | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Max Power | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Gillingham FC 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Gillingham FC
62%
Wigan Athletic FC or Gillingham FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.