Accrington Stanley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee Steve Rushton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Accrington Stanley FC is hosting Bristol Rovers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Coleman will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Accrington Stanley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Bonham is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Accrington Stanley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Accrington Stanley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 50' Accrington Stanley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
- 55' 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 Mark Hughes suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' The crowd applauds Tareiq Holmes-Dennis as he leaves the pitch. Gavin Reilly steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Accrington Stanley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 74' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 84' England international Ollie Clarke has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 86' Will Wood is replacing Liam Gibson for the Accrington Stanley FC side.
- 89' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ollie Clarke on 89 minutes.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Accrington Stanley FC. Ross Sykes will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 1
- 3
- 15
- 2
- 11
- 29
- 7
- 14
- 26
-
33
Liam Gibson ↓ Will Wood 86'
Bench
- 28
- 8
- 17
- 22
- 19
- 34
-
16
Will Wood ↑ 86'
Coach
John Coleman
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 4 |
| Sean McConville | 2 |
| Alex Rodman | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
| Joe Pritchard | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Sean McConville | 2 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2019-01-12
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-01-05
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-01-01
Bradford City AFC
3–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2018-12-29
Accrington Stanley FC
0–4
Peterborough United FC
L
2018-12-26
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2018-12-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–3
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-01-12
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-01-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2018-12-29
Oxford United FC
0–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2018-12-26
Walsall FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2018-12-22
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2018-12-15
Sunderland AFC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Accrington Stanley FC or Bristol Rovers FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
66%
Accrington Stanley FC or Bristol Rovers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.