Thursday , 2 July 2026

Bristol Rovers FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Bristol Rovers FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Barnsley FC
Sat 12 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC Memorial Stadium 7,929 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 7' Nicky Cadden
Scott Sinclair 81' 1–1
Y 23' Barry Cotter
Y 63' Jonathan Russell
Y 81' Herbie Kane

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Brook
  • Assistant 1 Marvyn Amphlett
  • Assistant 2 Mark Derrien

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

3
2
4
Bristol Rovers FC 9 games · Avg 2.9 goals Barnsley FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 2023-03-04 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Barnsley FC 2022-08-16 Barnsley FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-05-04 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Barnsley FC 2018-10-27 Barnsley FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Barnsley FC H 1–1 D
05 Aug Portsmouth FC A 1–1 D
07 May Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–3 L
02 May Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–2 L
29 Apr Peterborough United FC A 0–0 D
25 Apr Plymouth Argyle FC A 0–2 L
Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D
05 Aug Port Vale FC H 7–0 W
07 May Peterborough United FC H 0–2 L
29 Apr Milton Keynes Dons FC A 4–4 D
25 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 0–3 L
22 Apr Oxford United FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Memorial Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Bristol Rovers FC and Barnsley FC.
  • 5' 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 Callum Styles suffering a number of foals already.
  • 7' Goal! Nicky Cadden scores his 15 goal in 251 matches.
  • 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 17' Barnsley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 22' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
  • 23' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Barry Cotter on 23 minutes.
  • 28' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' Max Watters is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
  • 48' Luca Hoole is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
  • 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 59' Andrew Dallas is replacing Max Watters for the Barnsley FC side.
  • 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jonathan Russell.
  • 68' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 385 games and scored 496 goals.
  • 73' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 75' Oliver Shaw is ready to make an impact after coming on for Devante Cole at the 75 minute mark.
  • 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 81' Scott Sinclair adds to his 0 season tally! Bristol Rovers FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Herbie Kane is booked for Barnsley FC — card on 81.
  • 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 90' Theo Chapman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Barry Cotter at the 90 minute mark.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neill Collins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ruel Sotiriou 2
Alex Rodman 2
Devante Cole 2
Josh Benson 1
Nicky Cadden 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Corey O'Keeffe 1
Chris Martin 1

Head to Head

2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 2023-03-04 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Barnsley FC 2022-08-16 Barnsley FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-05-04 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Barnsley FC 2018-10-27 Barnsley FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2023-08-05 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2023-05-07 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2023-05-02 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-04-29 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2023-04-25 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Barnsley FC Form

2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2023-08-05 Barnsley FC 7–0 Port Vale FC W 2023-05-07 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC L 2023-04-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 4–4 Barnsley FC D 2023-04-25 Barnsley FC 0–3 Ipswich Town FC L 2023-04-22 Barnsley FC 2–0 Oxford United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.34 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Barnsley FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC36% Draw28% Barnsley FC36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Barnsley FC
64%
Bristol Rovers FC or Barnsley FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC26% Draw46% Barnsley FC28%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Barnsley FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 19% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.