Northampton Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at PTS Academy Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Oliver Bickle
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 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 29 Dec Gillingham FC H 3–1 W 19 Dec Lincoln City FC H 0–4 L 15 Dec Oxford United FC A 0–4 L 12 Dec Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–2 L 05 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–2 L 01 Dec Fleetwood Town FC H 1–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 29 Dec Northampton Town FC A 1–3 L 19 Dec Rochdale AFC A 4–1 W 15 Dec Accrington Stanley FC H 0–2 L 12 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–2 L 05 Dec Swindon Town FC H 2–0 W 02 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 2–0 W Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history22% Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Northampton Town FC and Gillingham FC has kicked off!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' 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 Robbie McKenzie suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Northampton Town FC that had 190 games and scored 156 goals.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nicky Adams made 4 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' It looks surprising Gillingham FC does not make any changes. Josh Eccles has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 31' What a strike from Sam Hoskins! The score is 1-0.
- 35' Goal! Danny Rose scores his 5 goal in 108 matches.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' What a strike from Kyle Dempsey! The score is 2-1.
- 46' The whistle greets Scott Robertson as he departs to be replaced by Vadaine Oliver.
- 47' GOAL! Alan Sheehan scores on 47.
- 52' 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.
- 57' Gillingham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
- 60' Mattew Willock is replacing Josh Eccles for the Gillingham FC side.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 70' The Northampton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Danny Rose departs to be replaced by Caleb Chukwuemeka.
- 71' The Northampton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Nicky Adams departs to be replaced by Michael Harriman.
- 74' Trae Coyle has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexander MacDonald on 74 minute.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Fraser Horsfall. He replaces Alan Sheehan on 78 minute.
- 82' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Shaun McWilliams.
- 84' Northampton Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 89' Gillingham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' Ricky Holmes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bernard Ashley-Seal on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gillingham FC.
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Northampton Town FC
Starting XI- 8
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Nicky Adams ↓ Michael Harriman 71'
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Danny Rose ↓ Caleb Chukwuemeka 70'
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44
Alan Sheehan ↓ Fraser Horsfall 78'
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Bench- 45
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21
Ricky Holmes ↑ 90'
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Michael Harriman ↑ 71'
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6
Fraser Horsfall ↑ 78'
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30
Caleb Chukwuemeka ↑ 70'
Coach Keith CurleGillingham FC
Starting XI- 14
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- 5
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- 8
- 2
- 15
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Josh Eccles ↓ Mattew Willock 60'
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- 21
- 20
Bench-
19
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 46'
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Mattew Willock ↑ 60'
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Trae Coyle ↑ 74'
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Coach Steve Evans -
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2020-12-29 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Gillingham FC W 2020-12-19 Northampton Town FC 0–4 Lincoln City FC L 2020-12-15 Oxford United FC 4–0 Northampton Town FC L 2020-12-12 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC L 2020-12-05 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-12-01 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Fleetwood Town FC WGillingham FC Form