Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers: match statistics
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Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gillingham play Bristol Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 19 September 2026. Venue: MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
Current form
Gillingham: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Bristol Rovers: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gillingham scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Bristol Rovers scores 2.00 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gillingham 50%, Bristol Rovers 33%. Over 2.5: Gillingham 33%, Bristol Rovers 33%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Bristol Rovers has higher xG: 1.89 vs 1.33. Gillingham: 11.8 shots per match, Bristol Rovers: 17.7.
Match halves
Gillingham: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 1.00. Bristol Rovers: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Gillingham: 46-60 (3 goals). Bristol Rovers: 16-30 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bristol Rovers is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Gillingham · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Gillingham · 2 goals / match - Bristol Rovers
Gillingham is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.33 goals / match - Bristol Rovers
Gillingham scores in 67% of matches (4 of 6 matches), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 matches).
Bristol Rovers scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Gillingham
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Gillingham · 2.17 pts / match - Bristol Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Gillingham
Bristol Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Gillingham 1 - 0 - 1 Bristol Rovers. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
When do Gillingham and Bristol Rovers play?
Gillingham face Bristol Rovers on 19 September 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.