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 7 games · 8 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
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 15.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Oakwell Ground will turn into a battlefield for Barnsley FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Barnsley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' 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.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neill Collins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 21' Barnsley FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 21.
- 26' 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.
- 31' 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.
- 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 41' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' Magnificent from Devante Cole! That is 52 goals in 376 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' Tristan Crama, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 61' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Jonathan Russell is withdrawn and Sam Cosgrove gets his opportunity.
- 66' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jack Hunt is hanging Jevani Brown on the field on 66 minute.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Mael de Gevigney. He receives a card.
- 68' GOAL! Chris Martin fires home to make it 1-1!
- 73' What a moment for Corey O'Keeffe! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
- 78' Jack Shepherd has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 79' Barnsley FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 80' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Aaron Collins on, James Connolly off on 80 minutes.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Antony Evans has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Max Watters comes on to replace Devante Cole.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Barnsley FC players.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
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.