Barnsley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Assistant 1 Graeme Fyvie
- Assistant 2 Richard Wigglesworth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Dec | Stevenage FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Barnsley FC gets underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' England international Adam Phillips has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 21' Poor challenge from John McAtee. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luke Thomas made 374 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' Devante Cole is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 48' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 53' 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 John Marquis suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' Jonathan Russell makes way for Sam Cosgrove at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
- 66' Jack Hunt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jevani Brown on 66 minute.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mael de Gevigney.
- 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Chris Martin makes it 1-1.
- 73' Assisted by Adam Phillips with the perfectly-timed delivery and Corey O'Keeffe makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 78' 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.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Herbie Kane.
- 80' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace James Connolly by Aaron Collins on 80 minute.
- 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Antony Evans on 90.
- 90' Max Watters is ready to make an impact after coming on for Devante Cole at the 90 minute mark.
- Barnsley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Max Watters 90'
- 8
- 20
- 1
- 45
- 30
- 22
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↓ Sam Cosgrove 61'
- 6
- 41
Bench
- 23
- 17
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 61'
- 7
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 90'
- 12
- 4
Coach
Neill Collins
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 6
-
11
Luke Thomas ↓ James Gibbons 80'
-
20
Jevani Brown ↓ Jack Hunt 66'
- 4
- 21
-
23
Luke McCormick ↓ John Marquis 66'
- 25
- 33
- 19
-
2
James Connolly ↓ Aaron Collins 80'
Bench
-
42
Jack Hunt ↑ 66'
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 66'
-
10
Aaron Collins ↑ 80'
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 80'
- 7
- 30
- 31
Coach
Matt Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Ruel Sotiriou | 2 |
| Alex Rodman | 2 |
| Joshua Earl | 1 |
| Jordan Williams | 1 |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 1 |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 1 |
| Josh Benson | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-01-13
Barnsley FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-01-06
Norwich City FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2024-01-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-12-29
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2023-12-26
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2023-12-23
Blackpool FC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
50%
Barnsley FC or Bristol Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.