- Blackpool edge the wins 15 to the Gills' 11 and there have been 14 draws. It is honours even over the last 3 games with an away win each and a draw however the Gills win is their only win against Blackpool in 6 meetings.
- The Gills have won 1 of their last 7 trips to Blackpool (last season's 3-0 win in May). They have also only lost 1 with the other 5 matches ending level.
- Blackpool's 2-1 home win over Southend on Saturday ended a run of 10 games without a win, including 4 successive defeats and 7 in those 10 games. These came after 6 wins in 8 in all competitions in November.
- Blackpool's home win on Saturday ended 3 successive home defeats - their previous home win coming at the start of December. The Gills have drawn their last 5 away games with their last defeat on the road coming at the end of November.
19.46 Kick Off [ 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 ]
19.52
The Gills scramble the ball off the line but a foul is awarded during the scramble.
19.53
GOAL! Blackpool 1-0 Gillingham: Gnanduillet
Blackpool had only scored first in 6 of their home league games this season but they had won all 6.
20.33 Half time 1-0
Blackpool are the only League 1 side with a 100% record when leading at half time. They have won all 6 games when leading at the break with 5 of those coming in home games. Only Bolton, Tranmere and Southend have secured fewer half time leads however.
20.49
The second half kicks off.
21.09
Roberts is brought down in the box by the keeper but the offside flag is up.
21.15
The Gills have had some good bits of play but have yet to manage a shot on target and have wasted plenty of chances.
21.17
GOAL! Blackpool 1-1 Gillingham: Akinde
21.19
GOAL! Blackpool 1-2 Gillingham: Charles-Cook
21.22
Jack Tucker hits the bar!
21.35
GOAL! Blackpool 2-2 Gillingham: Delfouneso
21.38
GOAL! Blackpool 2-3 Gillingham: Hanlan
21.39 FULL TIME 2-3
Attendance: 6,816 (125)
Position: 11th
Referee: Darren Handley
Match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zus14xuMG1U
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51366585