Chesterfield vs Gillingham: match statistics
Chesterfield presents solid home form with 40% wins and only 13% losses at their own stadium, with an impressive average of 1.73 goals scored per match. The hosts possess a clear advantage in possession (59% vs 46%) and shot efficiency, which translates into a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. Gillingham, on the other hand, performs worse away, winning only 27% of meetings and conceding an average of 1.2 goals per match, with a simultaneous 33% rate of matches without a scored goal. The recent form of both teams is similar, however, Chesterfield's advantage in home statistics and higher xG values (1.51 vs 1.32) speak in their favor. I expect a close match with a slight advantage for the hosts, who should utilize the home field advantage to secure three points.
Chesterfield vs Gillingham: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Chesterfield played against Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Chesterfield has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Gillingham has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Chesterfield scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 1.35. Gillingham scores 1.33 and allows 1.23. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Chesterfield's games and 60% of Gillingham's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 43%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.35 per game. Chesterfield takes 11.3 shots per game, while Gillingham takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Chesterfield leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.97 goals per game after halftime. Gillingham leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Chesterfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (15 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 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 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
Chesterfield presents solid home form with 40% wins and only 13% losses at their own stadium, with an impressive average of 1.73 goals scored per match. The hosts possess a clear advantage in possession (59% vs 46%) and shot efficiency, which translates into a positive goal difference of +10 in home matches. Gillingham, on the other hand, performs worse away, winning only 27% of meetings and conceding an average of 1.2 goals per match, with a simultaneous 33% rate of matches without a scored goal. The recent form of both teams is similar, however, Chesterfield's advantage in home statistics and higher xG values (1.51 vs 1.32) speak in their favor. I expect a close match with a slight advantage for the hosts, who should utilize the home field advantage to secure three points.
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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
| Chesterfield | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.29 |
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.
Chesterfield is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Chesterfield · 1.2 pts / game - Gillingham
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.
Chesterfield is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.61 goals / game - Chesterfield · 1.33 goals / game - Gillingham
Gillingham is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Chesterfield · 1.23 goals / game - Gillingham
Chesterfield scores in 90% of games (28 of 31 meczów), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 meczów).
Gillingham scores in 80% of games (24 of 30 meczów), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 26% (8 of 31 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 - Chesterfield
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.
Chesterfield is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Chesterfield · 1.13 pts / game - Gillingham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Chesterfield
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
| Chesterfield | Liga | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.97 | 2.58 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 54% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 68% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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 Chesterfield's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Gillingham. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Chesterfield vs Gillingham?
The EFL League Two match finished Chesterfield 1:0 Gillingham. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Chesterfield vs Gillingham?
Chesterfield score 1.61 goals per game on average and Gillingham 1.33. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Chesterfield's matches and 60% of Gillingham's.
What form are Chesterfield and Gillingham in?
Over the last 5 games Chesterfield have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Gillingham 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Chesterfield vs Gillingham?
The statistical background for Chesterfield vs Gillingham — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.