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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Accrington Stanley FC have kicked off against Bristol Rovers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Accrington Stanley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Tom Lockyer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Jakubiak made 291 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Liam Gibson, as he is very good at scoring at Wham Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Coleman might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' The 28-year-old Michael Kelly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Tareiq Holmes-Dennis by Gavin Reilly on 59 minute.
- 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 69' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' A quiet spell here at Wham Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 79' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 84' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 86' Fresh legs for Accrington Stanley FC! Will Wood comes on to replace Liam Gibson.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Ollie Clarke is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Ross Sykes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Accrington Stanley FC 0-0 Bristol Rovers FC. Honours even.
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 |
| Alex Rodman | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
| Joe Pritchard | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Sean McConville | 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.