AFC Wimbledon vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Wimbledon vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One .
- AFC Wimbledon 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Nick Kinseley
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Alasdair Ross
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
AFC Wimbledon this season
AFC Wimbledon this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! AFC Wimbledon welcome Bristol Rovers FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Marcus Forss has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
- 21' Marcus Forss has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 21.
- 26' Rollin Menayese has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 29' A stunning finish from Abumere Ogogo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tony Craig suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' AFC Wimbledon have won 247 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Wimbledon and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Wimbledon in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Nichols, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for AFC Wimbledon. Michael Folivi will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' The AFC Wimbledon bench stirs into life. Anthony Hartigan is withdrawn and Anthony Wordsworth gets his opportunity.
- 62' A change in the AFC Wimbledon ranks — Terell Thomas exits the field as Joe Pigott enters on 62.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Davies on 64.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Marcus Forss. He receives a Red card.
- 71' Alfie Kilgour makes way for Tyler Smith at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 73' The crowd applauds Tom Nichols as he leaves the pitch. Michael Kelly steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 75' The England Jonson Clarke-Harris breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 1-2!
- 75' It is a substitution in AFC Wimbledon team. Michael Folivi is replaced by Adam Roscrow on 75 minute.
- 80' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 84' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Alex Rodman has done his job and it is now time for Rollin Menayese to step up.
- 87' GOAL! Tony Craig scores on 87. Assisted by Liam Sercombe
- It finishes all square. AFC Wimbledon and Bristol Rovers FC share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 7
-
6
Terell Thomas ↓ Joe Pigott 62'
- 15
- 2
- 33
- 21
- 18
-
17
Michael Folivi ↓ Adam Roscrow 75'
- 1
Bench
- 13
- 9
-
39
Joe Pigott ↑ 62'
-
40
Anthony Wordsworth ↑ 61'
- 23
-
10
Adam Roscrow ↑ 75'
- 37
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 11
- 5
- 7
-
15
Alfie Kilgour ↓ Tyler Smith 71'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Michael Kelly 73'
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Rollin Menayese 84'
- 6
- 4
- 16
- 9
Bench
-
17
Tyler Smith ↑ 71'
- 29
- 36
-
18
Michael Kelly ↑ 73'
- 23
-
24
Rollin Menayese ↑ 84'
- 1
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Pigott | 3 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 2 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Tony Craig | 1 |
| Abumere Ogogo | 1 |
| Ben Heneghan | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Wimbledon Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-09-21
AFC Wimbledon
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-09-17
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2019-09-14
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-09-07
Bristol Rovers FC
3–3
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-08-31
Burton Albion FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2019-08-24
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Oxford United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
AFC Wimbledon xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
AFC Wimbledon or Draw
56%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
73%
AFC Wimbledon or Bristol Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
10.9%
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — AFC Wimbledon
| Handicap | AFC Wimbledon covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Wimbledon keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.