Gillingham vs Swindon Town: match statistics
Swindon Town displays a clear advantage in away matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), while Gillingham has weak home form with only 33% wins and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors sit 6th in the table and score an average of 1.56 goals away, outperforming the hosts' average (1.33). Swindon controls the game with 53% ball possession in away matches, which is noticeably better than Gillingham's 48% at home. The recent form of both teams also favors the visitors - Gillingham secured just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 fixtures, whereas Swindon maintains 1.0 PPG. The visitors' higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 9%) and a better clean sheet percentage (28% vs 17%) further reinforce the prediction of a Swindon Town victory.
Gillingham vs Swindon Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gillingham played Swindon Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Gillingham: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Swindon Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gillingham scores 1.19 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Swindon Town scores 1.62 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gillingham 56%, Swindon Town 59%. Over 2.5: Gillingham 44%, Swindon Town 65%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Gillingham has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.42. Gillingham: 13.3 shots per match, Swindon Town: 12.5.
Match halves
Gillingham: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.81. Swindon Town: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Gillingham: 76-90+ (14 goals). Swindon Town: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 displays a clear advantage in away matches with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), while Gillingham has weak home form with only 33% wins and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors sit 6th in the table and score an average of 1.56 goals away, outperforming the hosts' average (1.33). Swindon controls the game with 53% ball possession in away matches, which is noticeably better than Gillingham's 48% at home. The recent form of both teams also favors the visitors - Gillingham secured just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 fixtures, whereas Swindon maintains 1.0 PPG. The visitors' higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 9%) and a better clean sheet percentage (28% vs 17%) further reinforce the prediction of a Swindon Town victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
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 | Swindon Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Swindon Town is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Gillingham · 1 pts / match - Swindon Town
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 36% better for: goals scored per match.
1.19 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.62 goals / match - Swindon Town
Swindon Town is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.22 goals / match - Swindon Town
Gillingham scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Swindon Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (11 of 37 matches).
Swindon Town scores in 86% of matches (32 of 37 matches), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 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 - Swindon Town
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.
Swindon Town is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Gillingham · 1.3 pts / match - Swindon Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Swindon Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 51%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). 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
Swindon Town
* 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 | Swindon Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.64 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 53% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 77% | • 76% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Gillingham 0 - 0 - 1 Swindon Town. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gillingham vs Swindon Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Gillingham 0:2 Swindon Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gillingham vs Swindon Town?
Gillingham score 1.19 goals per game on average and Swindon Town 1.62. The EFL League Two average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Gillingham's matches and 59% of Swindon Town's.
What form are Gillingham and Swindon Town in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Swindon Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gillingham vs Swindon Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Gillingham vs Swindon Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.