Bristol Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bristol Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One .
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Taylor
- Referee Nick Kinseley
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Samuel Ogles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | FC Alashkert | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Vikingur Gota | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Oct | MOL Fehervar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Gillingham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | 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. Bristol Rovers FC is hosting Accrington Stanley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Tony Craig needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 6' A goal from the England international Sean McConville! He fires home on 6 to make it 0-1!
- 11' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Matthews, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 16' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Accrington Stanley FC that had 231 games and scored 314 goals.
- 26' Accrington Stanley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 31' 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 Tom Broadbent suffering a number of foals already.
- 36' Accrington Stanley FC is showing some good football. However, Accrington Stanley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 41' Accrington Stanley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' Jordan Clark has been relatively quiet despite scoring 34 goals in his last 231 appearances.
- 58' Sam Finley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Offrande Zanzala on 58 minute.
- 61' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Edward Upson is replaced by Chris Lines on 61 minute.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sam Slocombe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 71' Alex Rodman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Tony Craig exits the field as Sam Matthews enters on 75.
- 80' Accrington Stanley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 83' Stefan Payne has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ben Richards-Everton.
- 89' Sean McConville adds to his 0 season tally! Accrington Stanley FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
- 16
-
5
Tony Craig ↓ Sam Matthews 75'
- 8
- 7
- 23
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Chris Lines 61'
- 9
-
6
Edward Upson ↓ Chris Lines 61'
- 1
Bench
- 21
- 2
-
14
Chris Lines ↑ 61'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↑ 61'
-
26
Sam Matthews ↑ 75'
- 20
- 11
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 28
- 3
- 15
- 5
- 8
- 2
- 11
- 29
- 7
-
9
Offrande Zanzala ↓ Sam Finley 58'
Bench
- 1
- 6
- 18
- 22
- 19
-
14
Sam Finley ↑ 58'
- 25
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 4 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Sean McConville | 2 |
| Sean McConville | 2 |
| Alex Rodman | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
| Joe Pritchard | 2 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2018-08-11
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2018-08-04
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-04-15
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2017-12-03
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
FC Alashkert
D
2017-10-22
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Vikingur Gota
W
2017-10-12
MOL Fehervar FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.38
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Accrington Stanley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
58%
Bristol Rovers FC or Accrington Stanley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.