Swindon Town vs Gillingham: match statistics
Swindon Town occupies a high 3rd position in the table and displays solid home form with a 55% win rate and a +5 goal difference. The hosts have averaged 1.8 points per game in their last 5 matches, winning 3 of them, indicating strong form. Gillingham, on the other hand, sits in 12th place and has earned just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 fixtures, failing to register a single win. The visitors have a tendency to draw (45% away draw rate), but their poor form and lower xG stats (1.14 vs 1.35 for the hosts) suggest struggles in front of goal. Given Swindon's possession advantage (51% vs 44%), clinical efficiency, and the distinct gap in form and league standing, the hosts are clear favorites for this match.
Swindon Town vs Gillingham: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Swindon Town played against Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Swindon Town has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Gillingham has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Swindon Town scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 1.13. Gillingham scores 1.35 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Swindon Town's games and 65% of Gillingham's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 39%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.43 per game. Swindon Town takes 12.6 shots per game, while Gillingham takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Swindon Town leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Gillingham leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Swindon Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Gillingham, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Swindon Town occupies a high 3rd position in the table and displays solid home form with a 55% win rate and a +5 goal difference. The hosts have averaged 1.8 points per game in their last 5 matches, winning 3 of them, indicating strong form. Gillingham, on the other hand, sits in 12th place and has earned just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 fixtures, failing to register a single win. The visitors have a tendency to draw (45% away draw rate), but their poor form and lower xG stats (1.14 vs 1.35 for the hosts) suggest struggles in front of goal. Given Swindon's possession advantage (51% vs 44%), clinical efficiency, and the distinct gap in form and league standing, the hosts are clear favorites for this match.
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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
| Swindon Town | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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.
Swindon Town is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Swindon Town · 0.8 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.
Swindon Town is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.61 goals / game - Swindon Town · 1.35 goals / game - Gillingham
Swindon Town scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
Gillingham scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Swindon Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 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 - Swindon Town
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.
Swindon Town is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Swindon Town · 1.17 pts / game - Gillingham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Swindon Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 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 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). 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
Swindon Town
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
| Swindon Town | Liga | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.74 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 47% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 25% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 75% | ▲ 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
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Swindon Town vs Gillingham?
The EFL League Two match finished Swindon Town 2:0 Gillingham. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Swindon Town vs Gillingham?
Swindon Town score 1.61 goals per game on average and Gillingham 1.35. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Swindon Town's matches and 65% of Gillingham's.
What form are Swindon Town and Gillingham in?
Over the last 5 games Swindon Town have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Gillingham 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Swindon Town vs Gillingham?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Swindon Town vs Gillingham: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.