Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Barnsley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2024-25
Barnsley FC
3 – 4
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 30 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium 4,801 HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — FA Cup at Oakwell Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Scott Oldham
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Karl Buckley (England)
3 games this season 🟨 1.0/game ⚽ 3.0 goals/game

Head-to-Head

4
2
3
Barnsley FC 9 games · Avg 2.9 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-30 Barnsley FC 3–4 Bristol Rovers FC 2024-09-07 Barnsley FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2024-01-13 Barnsley FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 2023-03-04 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 3–4 L
26 Nov Reading FC H 2–2 D
23 Nov Wigan Athletic FC H 0–1 L
16 Nov Cambridge United FC A 1–1 D
08 Nov Rotherham United FC H 2–0 W
02 Nov Port Vale FC A 3–1 W
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Barnsley FC A 4–3 W
26 Nov Blackpool FC H 0–2 L
23 Nov Mansfield Town FC A 1–0 W
16 Nov Crawley Town FC H 0–0 D
09 Nov Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D
02 Nov Weston-super-Mare AFC H 3–1 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Barnsley FC
Davis Keillor-Dunn 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Oakwell Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Barnsley FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' The 27-year-old Joel Senior has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' Barnsley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' Luke McCormick has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' It’s high time Matt Taylor made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' James Wilson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joel Senior on 46 minute.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 60' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Chris Martin on, Isaac Hutchinson off on 60 minutes.
  • 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Jamie Lindsay as he leaves the pitch. Grant Ward steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 67' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Jonathan Russell comes on to replace Kelechi Nwakali.
  • 68' Fabio Jalo is replacing Davis Keillor-Dunn for the Barnsley FC side.
  • 73' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darrell Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Corey O'Keeffe is replaced by Kyran Lofthouse.
  • 85' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Georgie Gent by Barry Cotter on 85 minute.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Sam Cosgrove comes on to replace Stephen Humphrys.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Bristol Rovers FC take all three points.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ruel Sotiriou 2
Alex Rodman 2
Devante Cole 2
Gatlin O'Donkor 1
Josh Benson 1
Nicky Cadden 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Corey O'Keeffe 1

Head to Head

2024-11-30 Barnsley FC 3–4 Bristol Rovers FC 2024-09-07 Barnsley FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2024-01-13 Barnsley FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 2023-03-04 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC Form

2024-11-30 Barnsley FC 3–4 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-11-26 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2024-11-23 Barnsley FC 0–1 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-11-16 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2024-11-08 Barnsley FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC W 2024-11-02 Port Vale FC 1–3 Barnsley FC W

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-11-30 Barnsley FC 3–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-11-26 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Blackpool FC L 2024-11-23 Mansfield Town FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-11-16 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Crawley Town FC D 2024-11-09 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D 2024-11-02 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Weston-super-Mare AFC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Bristol Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC37% Draw27% Bristol Rovers FC36%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
63%
Barnsley FC or Bristol Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC28% Draw44% Bristol Rovers FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 18% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.