Bristol Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bristol Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven Plane
- Referee Kevin Morris
- Referee Joe Clark
- Referee James Bell
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Mar | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bristol Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC get this one started.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' 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 Matt Butcher suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Brilliant from the ! Luke Leahy makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 15.
- 20' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Coleman might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' 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.
- 35' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Barclay is booked for Accrington Stanley FC — Yellow card on 35.
- 40' 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.
- 45' The 33-year-old Jack Baldwin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Alex Rodman adds to his 0 season tally! Bristol Rovers FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 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' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Accrington Stanley FC's compact .
- 63' The whistle greets Dion Charles as he departs to be replaced by Adam Phillips.
- 67' Sam Nicholson doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 68' A goal from the England international Zain Westbrooke! He fires home on 68 to make it 4-0!
- 73' David Morgan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 74 minute. Sam Nicholson leaves to be changed by Brandon Hanlan.
- 77' Magnificent from Paul Smyth! That is 16 goals in 393 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Luke McCormick is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Zain Westbrooke trudges off to be replaced by Cameron Hargreaves on 84 minutes.
- 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- The points are shared — Bristol Rovers FC 4-1 Accrington Stanley FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Zain Westbrooke ↓ James Daly 84'
- 43
- 13
- 26
- 3
- 15
- 33
- 6
-
21
Jonah Ayunga ↓ James Daly 84'
-
11
Sam Nicholson ↓ Brandon Hanlan 74'
- 14
Bench
- 5
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 74'
-
20
Cameron Hargreaves ↑ 84'
- 28
- 1
-
17
James Daly ↑ 84'
- 37
Coach
Joey Barton
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 7
- 2
- 4
- 40
- 3
- 11
-
32
Dion Charles ↓ Adam Phillips 63'
- 37
- 6
- 8
Bench
- 12
- 18
-
36
Adam Phillips ↑ 63'
- 21
- 22
- 20
- 30
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 4 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
| Joe Pritchard | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Sean McConville | 2 |
| Sean McConville | 2 |
| Alex Rodman | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2021-03-09
Bristol Rovers FC
4–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2021-03-06
Hull City AFC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-03-02
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-02-27
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-02-23
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2021-02-20
Gillingham FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2021-03-09
Bristol Rovers FC
4–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-03-06
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Swindon Town FC
W
2021-03-02
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2021-02-27
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-02-23
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-02-20
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
51%
Bristol Rovers FC or Accrington Stanley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.