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%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Bristol Rovers (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH 0 - Bristol Rovers (1.91) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts 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
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    2MK Dons432213879:433679
    3Cambridge Utd422114762:313177
    4Notts Co432371371:492276
    5Swindon432281367:511674
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    13Colchester4216121456:451160
    14Fleetwood4315131553:54-158
    15Bristol Rovers431742249:63-1455
    16Accrington421491941:48-751
    17Gillingham4212141648:60-1250
    18Shrewsbury431382240:66-2647
    19Cheltenham4112101948:67-1946
    20Tranmere429102349:72-2337
    21Crawley438132241:65-2437
    22Newport431072643:73-3037
    23Barrow42892540:68-2833
    24Harrogate43892635:66-3133

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