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Bristol Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Bristol Rovers FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Accrington Stanley FC
Sat 11 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 86' Ben Richards-Everton

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Grant Taylor
  • Referee Nick Kinseley
  • Referee Thomas Harty
  • Referee Samuel Ogles

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
2
4
Bristol Rovers FC 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Accrington Stanley FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-11 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC 2018-04-15 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Accrington Stanley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Bristol Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Sam Slocombe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 6' Magnificent from Sean McConville! That is 34 goals in 231 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 11' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 16' Kyle Bennett is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Liam Sercombe, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 31' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Accrington Stanley FC's compact .
  • 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Coleman might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' England international Mark Hughes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' The Accrington Stanley FC bench stirs into life. Offrande Zanzala is withdrawn and Sam Finley gets his opportunity.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Edward Upson is replaced by Chris Lines.
  • 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Connor Ripley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 75' Sam Matthews has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tony Craig on 75 minute.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Accrington Stanley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 83' Assisted by James Clarke with the perfectly-timed delivery and Stefan Payne makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 86' Poor challenge from Ben Richards-Everton. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 89' Sean McConville makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Accrington Stanley FC are in front.
  • The points are shared — Bristol Rovers FC 1-2 Accrington Stanley FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Accrington Stanley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Coleman

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dion Charles 4
Jonson Clarke-Harris 2
Sam Nicholson 2
Joe Pritchard 2
Colby Bishop 2
Sean McConville 2
Sean McConville 2
Alex Rodman 2

Head to Head

2018-08-11 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC 2018-04-15 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC

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

Accrington Stanley FC Form

2018-08-11 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC W 2018-08-04 Accrington Stanley FC 0–2 Gillingham FC L 2018-04-15 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC L

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

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC42% Draw29% Accrington Stanley FC29%
Actual: Accrington Stanley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
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

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC30% Draw49% Accrington Stanley FC21%
Actual: 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.