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Gillingham vs Morecambe

21 August 2021 at 15:00Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent
21
Referee: T. Nield

Match Summary

Gillingham defeated Morecambe 2:1. The match was played in League One 2021.

Rivalry since 2011

Gillingham vs Morecambe Head to Head Results· 9

Gillingham and Morecambe have met 9 times — Gillingham won 6, Morecambe won 1, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Gillingham leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 22 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.44 per match (14 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Gillingham are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2024.

Drawn
2
·
Total goals
22 · 2.4/match
Both scored
6/9 · 67%
Over 2.5
4/9 · 44%

Recent Meetings

01/03/25League Two
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17/08/24League Two
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23/03/24League Two
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16/09/23League Two
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12/02/22League One
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16/03/13League Two
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17/11/12League Two
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05/05/12League Two
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29/10/11League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 23 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Gillingham have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Morecambe show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

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

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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.

Gillingham1wins
1draws2 meetings
Morecambe0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Gillingham.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 47.3%Draw 30.1%Away 28.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.253.40
Max2.193.403.60
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Gillingham · 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 market43.9%28.9%27.2%
Public market45.4%28.1%26.5%
Δ1.5%0.8%0.7%

Gillingham vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Gillingham
Result vs. Market: Gillingham (47%)

Result matched 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.

GillinghamHalf-time:11Morecambe
10Shots11
3Shots on target2

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.

12 Feb 202221/222.18/3.38/3.29
21 Aug 202121/222.11/3.33/3.51

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: Gillingham

W 185D 163L 239
Over 2.550
Goals scored704

Away Record: Morecambe

W 20D 26L 46
Over 2.554
Goals scored104

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026