Gillingham FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at MEMS Priestfield.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
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
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 19 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–0 W 16 Oct Sunderland AFC H 1–2 L 09 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–2 L 02 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 0–2 L 28 Sep Cambridge United FC A 2–0 W 25 Sep Oxford United FC A 1–1 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 19 Oct Gillingham FC A 0–1 L 16 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–2 L 02 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC H 2–1 W 28 Sep Ipswich Town FC A 0–6 L 25 Sep Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–2 L 18 Sep Morecambe FC H 1–0 W Key Stats
75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history24% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Gillingham FC to score. At the same time, Doncaster Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Mustapha Carayol has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Mustapha Carayol is replaced by John Akinde.
- 26' The supporters are chanting for John Akinde. He replaces Mustapha Carayol on 26 minute.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Doncaster Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vadaine Oliver on 41.
- 46' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Max Ehmer by Daniel Adshead on 46 minute.
- 51' It’s high time Richie Wellens made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kyle Knoyle.
- 57' Max Ehmer needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 26 Yellow cards this season.
- 62' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryan Jackson suffering a number of foals already.
- 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ro-Shaun Williams.
- 75' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stuart O'Keefe.
- 76' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Tiago Cukur departs to be replaced by Matthew Smith.
- 79' Gillingham FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Vadaine Oliver on 79.
- 80' Joseph Olowu is replacing Ro-Shaun Williams for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Robbie McKenzie made 368 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Aidan Barlow has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Knoyle on 90 minute.
- With this win, Gillingham FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Gillingham FC
Starting XI- 14
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5
Max Ehmer ↓ Daniel Adshead 46'
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- 18
- 4
- 2
- 19
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24
Mustapha Carayol ↓ John Akinde 26'
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17
Danny Lloyd ↓ Olly Lee 90'
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Bench- 11
- 12
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16
Daniel Adshead ↑ 46'
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15
John Akinde ↑ 26'
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10
Olly Lee ↑ 90'
- 9
- 22
Coach Steve EvansDoncaster Rovers FC
Starting XI- 8
- 12
- 4
- 10
- 20
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2
Kyle Knoyle ↓ Aidan Barlow 90'
- 17
- 15
- 6
- 22
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21
Tiago Cukur ↓ Matthew Smith 76'
Bench- 1
- 28
- 29
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5
Joseph Olowu ↑ 80'
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14
Matthew Smith ↑ 76'
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16
Aidan Barlow ↑ 90'
Coach Richie Wellens -
Head to Head
Gillingham FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-10-19 Gillingham FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-10-16 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2021-10-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2021-09-28 Ipswich Town FC 6–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-09-25 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-09-18 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Morecambe FC W