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Notts County vs Gillingham

Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire21 September 2024 at 15:00
Referee: L. Swabey

Match Events

Notts County
Gillingham
Kick Off
George Abbott3′
8′Max Clark
38′
E. Nevitt

assist: R. Hutton

44′Jayden Clarke
Half Time
N. TsaroullaJ. Brown
58′
62′Shadrach Ogie
65′
J. ClarkeJ. Wakeling
66′
J. GbodeJ. Nolan
M. PalmerS. Austin
74′
C. GrantK. Gordon
74′
78′
E. NevittM. Wyllie
79′
G. LapslieJ. Williams
David McGoldrick83′
83′Max Ehmer
89′
R. McKenzieO. Hawkins
Jacob Bedeau90+3′
J. JonesR. Cundy
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal1
12Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox5
1Shots outsidebox4
11Fouls10
6Corner Kicks3
3Offsides1
71%Ball Possession29%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
583Total passes244
537Passes accurate187
92%Passes %77%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Notts County is 6.90, compared to 6.79 for Gillingham. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Notts County's highest-rated starter is M. Platt (7.07), while Gillingham's best-rated player is A. Little (6.98).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Notts County have contributed 17 goals and 21 assists this season, led by J. Jones (8G). Gillingham's starters account for 15 goals and 13 assists, spearheaded by A. Little (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Notts County deploy 3 defenders rated 6.89 on average, against Gillingham's 4-man backline averaging 6.85. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Notts County field 4 midfielders averaging 7.01, versus Gillingham's 5 rated 6.82. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Notts County start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.61, compared to 1 for Gillingham averaging 6.41. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 78% for Notts County and 59% for Gillingham. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Notts County's starters have collected 39 yellow cards this season, compared to 31 for Gillingham. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Notts County's starting XI is 26.4 (youngest: L. Macari (23), oldest: M. Palmer (30)), while Gillingham average 28.3 (youngest: J. Gbode (20), oldest: G. Morris (42)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Notts County's starters average 36 league appearances each, versus 28 for Gillingham. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Notts County3-4-2-14-2-3-1Gillingham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Bass28Macari5Platt4Bedeau10Jones18Palmer7Crowley25Tsaroul.33Abbott11Grant17McGoldr.1Morris2Hutton5Ehmer22Ogie3Clark14McKenzie8Little29Gbode32Lapslie17Clarke20Nevitt

Substitutes

Coach: S. Maynard

Substitutes

Coach: M. Bonner

Notts CountyPosition StrengthGillingham
6.90
Avg Rating
6.79
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.87
0G 0A0G 1A
6.89Defender (3 v 4)6.85
1G 4A3G 9A
7.01Midfielder (4 v 5)6.82
13G 14A10G 3A
6.61Forward (3 v 1)6.41
3G 3A2G 0A
Notts County3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperA. Bass
28DefenderL. Macari6.82A
5DefenderM. Platt7.11G
4DefenderJ. Bedeau6.82A
10MidfielderJ. Jones7.08G4A
18MidfielderM. Palmer7.01G5A
7MidfielderD. Crowley
25MidfielderN. Tsaroulla6.94G5A
33ForwardG. Abbott
11ForwardC. Grant6.63G3A
17ForwardD. McGoldrick
Gillingham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperG. Morris6.91A
2DefenderR. Hutton6.93A
5DefenderM. Ehmer
22DefenderS. Ogie6.8
3DefenderM. Clark6.93G6A
14MidfielderR. McKenzie6.84G
8MidfielderA. Little7.05G3A
29MidfielderJ. Gbode6.71G
32MidfielderG. Lapslie
17MidfielderJ. Clarke
20ForwardE. Nevitt6.42G

Match Summary

Gillingham defeated Notts County 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2024. Goals were scored by E. Nevitt 38′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Notts County had 71% possession while Gillingham held 29%. Notts County had 12 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for Gillingham. Notts County made 4 substitutions, Gillingham made 5.

Rivalry since 2013

Notts County vs Gillingham Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Notts County
5
wins
Drawn
0
Gillingham
4
wins
Total goals
24 · 2.7/match
Both scored
6/9 · 67%
Over 2.5
6/9 · 67%

Recent Form

Notts County

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Gillingham

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Notts County3wins
1draws8 meetings
Gillingham4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Gillingham.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 51.6%Draw 27.1%Away 27.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.903.603.60
Max2.003.753.71
Over 2.5: 58.8%Under 2.5: 47.6%
Market favourite:Notts County · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market49.4%25.3%25.3%
Public market49.0%25.0%26.0%

Notts County vs Gillingham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Gillingham
Result vs. Market: Notts County (52%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Notts CountyHalf-time:01Gillingham
12Shots9
3Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
03/02/26Notts County1–0Gillingham1.86/3.25/4.00
13/09/25Gillingham1–0Notts County2.32/3.17/3.08
01/02/25Gillingham1–2Notts County3.33/3.43/2.14
21/09/24Notts County0–1Gillingham1.94/3.69/3.67
09/02/24Notts County1–3Gillingham2.17/3.69/3.08
21/10/23Gillingham1–2Notts County2.58/3.64/2.57
21/10/08Gillingham2–2Notts County1.97/3.30/3.51
17/03/09Notts County0–1Gillingham2.62/3.28/2.58

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Notts County

W 211D 159L 228
Over 2.552
Goals scored789

Away Record: Gillingham

W 140D 106L 122
Over 2.540
Goals scored446

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026