Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers: match statistics
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Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gillingham plays Bristol Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
Recent form
Gillingham has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Bristol Rovers has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Gillingham scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.00. Bristol Rovers scores 2.00 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Gillingham's games and 33% of Bristol Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bristol Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 1.33 per game. Gillingham takes 11.8 shots per game, while Bristol Rovers takes 17.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Gillingham leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Bristol Rovers leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gillingham's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Bristol Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Gillingham | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.40 |
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.
Bristol Rovers is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Gillingham · 2.4 pts / game - Bristol Rovers
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.
Bristol Rovers is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Gillingham · 2 goals / game - Bristol Rovers
Gillingham is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Gillingham · 1.33 goals / game - Bristol Rovers
Gillingham scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
Bristol Rovers scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
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 - Gillingham
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
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.
Bristol Rovers is 85% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Gillingham · 2.17 pts / game - Bristol Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Gillingham
Bristol Rovers
* 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
| Gillingham | Liga | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.65 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 49% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Gillingham's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bristol Rovers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Gillingham and Bristol Rovers play?
Gillingham face Bristol Rovers on September 19, 2026 in EFL League Two at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Bristol Rovers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gillingham won 1, Bristol Rovers won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers?
Gillingham score 1.33 goals per game on average and Bristol Rovers 2.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Gillingham's matches and 33% of Bristol Rovers's.
What form are Gillingham and Bristol Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Bristol Rovers 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.