Barrow vs Gillingham: match statistics
Gillingham seems to be the favorite for this meeting despite the poor recent form of both teams. Barrow occupies 22nd position in the table with merely 20% wins at home and a catastrophic series of 4 defeats in the last 5 matches, scoring only 5 goals. The hosts have the worst home record (60% losses) and as many as 47% of matches without scoring a goal at their own ground. Gillingham, despite also having a poor streak, presents better away statistics: higher shot efficiency (10% vs 7%), more goals per match (1.13 vs 0.73), and better expected goals (xG 1.32 vs 1.21). The guests also have a better goal difference (-1 vs -11) and a higher percentage of clean sheets (25% vs 20%), which, given Barrow's weak offense, gives them a real chance for victory. Although a draw is possible due to Gillingham's 31% of draws away, the qualitative advantage of the guests favors the '2' selection.
Barrow vs Gillingham: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barrow played against Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Barrow has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Gillingham has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Barrow scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 1.56. Gillingham scores 1.25 and allows 1.28. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Barrow's games and 56% of Gillingham's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 44%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.25 per game. Barrow takes 10.9 shots per game, while Gillingham takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Barrow leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Gillingham leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barrow's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Gillingham, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Gillingham seems to be the favorite for this meeting despite the poor recent form of both teams. Barrow occupies 22nd position in the table with merely 20% wins at home and a catastrophic series of 4 defeats in the last 5 matches, scoring only 5 goals. The hosts have the worst home record (60% losses) and as many as 47% of matches without scoring a goal at their own ground. Gillingham, despite also having a poor streak, presents better away statistics: higher shot efficiency (10% vs 7%), more goals per match (1.13 vs 0.73), and better expected goals (xG 1.32 vs 1.21). The guests also have a better goal difference (-1 vs -11) and a higher percentage of clean sheets (25% vs 20%), which, given Barrow's weak offense, gives them a real chance for victory. Although a draw is possible due to Gillingham's 31% of draws away, the qualitative advantage of the guests favors the '2' selection.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barrow | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Gillingham is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.03 goals / game - Barrow · 1.25 goals / game - Gillingham
Gillingham is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Barrow · 1.28 goals / game - Gillingham
Barrow scores in 69% of games (22 of 32 meczów), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 meczów).
Gillingham scores in 75% of games (24 of 32 meczów), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barrow
Over / Under - Gillingham
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barrow
Gillingham
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Barrow | Liga | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.59 | 2.57 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Barrow's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Gillingham. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Barrow vs Gillingham?
The EFL League Two match finished Barrow 0:1 Gillingham. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barrow vs Gillingham?
Barrow score 1.03 goals per game on average and Gillingham 1.25. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Barrow's matches and 56% of Gillingham's.
What form are Barrow and Gillingham in?
Over the last 5 games Barrow have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Gillingham 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barrow vs Gillingham?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Barrow vs Gillingham: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.