Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
21/03/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League Two - Round 39
  • Referee: Breakspear C. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.102.45
Ball possession
54%46%
Total shots
919
Shots on target
38
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
45
Passes
59% (169/285)54% (121/224)
Yellow cards
43
Red cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
1.102.45
xG on target (xGOT)
0.871.62
Total shots
919
Shots on target
38
Shots off target
34
Blocked shots
37
Shots inside the box
612
Shots outside the box
37
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
01
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
45
Touches in opposition box
1821
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
67
Free kicks
1512
Passes
59% (169/285)54% (121/224)
Long passes
28% (25/89)22% (19/86)
Passes in final third
47% (51/109)46% (51/111)
Crosses
23% (3/13)19% (5/27)
Expected assists (xA)
0.470.56
Throw ins
2222
Fouls
1215
Tackles
73% (11/15)75% (9/12)
Duels won
4747
Clearances
3532
Interceptions
14
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
62
xGOT faced
1.620.87
Goals prevented
-0.38-0.13

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 16', 1 - 0, Hale R. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 34', Leigh T. 🟨,
  • 35', Waldock H. 🟨,
  • 45', Kilgour A. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 2)
  • 46', Harbottle R. , Thomas L. ,
  • 46', Cavegn F. , Thompson-Sommers K. ,
  • 46', Leigh T. , Akhamrich Y. ,
  • 46', Sparkes J. , De Havilland R. ,
  • 46', 1 - 1, Kilgour A. , Akhamrich Y. (A),
  • 59', Smith A. , Ogie S. ,
  • 71', Hutton R. 🟨,
  • 72', 1 - 2, Harrison E. ,
  • 77', Clark M. , Palmer-Houlden S. ,
  • 77', Andrews J. , Vokes S. ,
  • 78', Waldock H. , McCleary G. ,
  • 82', Harrison E. , Quigley J. ,
  • 89', Little A. 🟨,
  • 90+10', Young B. 🟨,
  • 90+13', Little A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Gillingham
39%
Draw
28.7%
Bristol Rovers
32.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
45% 28.1% 26.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.3% 27.7% 27.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Gillingham has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Gillingham's form might have worsened.
  • Bristol Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Bristol Rovers's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Gillingham than the current prediction. (+5.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Gillingham, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Bristol Rovers than the current prediction. (-5.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Bristol Rovers, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Gillingham - Bristol Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.4
    (2.05)
    3.27
    (3.29)
    2.87
    (3.44)
    7.1%
    (8.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Gillingham - Bristol Rovers?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Bristol Rovers will win (votes: 3 - 60%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Bristol Rovers (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH 0 - Bristol Rovers (1.91) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Bristol Rovers (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 16 and 19).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Gillingham won 3.
    • Recent form of Gillingham has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Bristol Rovers is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • There will not play in Gillingham: Antwi C. (Injury) Masterson C. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Bristol Rovers: McEachran J. (Inactive) Omochere P. (Inactive) Southam-Hales M. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Gillingham: Coleman E. (Inactive) Smith J. (Injury)
    • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Gillingham won 8 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 23:8. (average 1.8:0.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Gillingham won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 13:3. (average 2.6:0.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Gillingham - Bristol Rovers were as follows:
    08.11.2025 Bristol Rovers - Gillingham 0:1
    Latest results of Gillingham
    Latest results of Bristol Rovers
    English League Two Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bromley392213462:362679
    2MK Dons392111776:403674
    3Cambridge Utd382012656:282872
    4Notts Co382171065:392670
    5Swindon392161263:451869
    6Salford392141454:48667
    7Grimsby3817111056:401662
    8Chesterfield391614961:52962
    9Crewe391791358:471160
    10Walsall391791348:41760
    11Oldham371513944:311358
    12Barnet3915121249:43657
    13Fleetwood3914121348:46254
    14Colchester3814111350:41953
    15Accrington381391638:42-448
    16Gillingham3811121544:56-1245
    17Bristol Rovers391342240:60-2043
    18Cheltenham381191843:65-2242
    19Shrewsbury391182037:63-2641
    20Tranmere39992148:69-2136
    21Crawley396132036:60-2431
    22Newport39872439:67-2831
    23Harrogate39792329:58-2930
    24Barrow38782336:63-2729

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