Bristol Rovers FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Griffiths
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Tim Wood
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Walsall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Blackpool FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The 35-year-old Nathan Delfouneso has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 6' The deadlock is broken! Jonson Clarke-Harris gets on the scoresheet on 6 minutes.
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oliver Turton on 15 minutes.
- 18' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tom Nichols.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' Jonson Clarke-Harris is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 42' James Clarke has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 9 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Nick Anderton is replaced by Matthew Virtue-Thick.
- 51' Ben Heneghan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 56' Blackpool 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.
- 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 384 games and scored 466 goals.
- 66' The crowd applauds Harry Pritchard as he leaves the pitch. Joe Dodoo steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 68' Jonson Clarke-Harris is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 72' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Jordan Thompson is replaced by Chris Taylor on 72 minute.
- 73' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Jonson Clarke-Harris exits the field as Alex Jakubiak enters on 73.
- 76' Gavin Reilly gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Tom Nichols and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 83' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Ollie Clarke is replaced by Stuart Sinclair.
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matthew Virtue-Thick made 384 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Liam Sercombe gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bristol Rovers FC take all three points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
-
8
Ollie Clarke ↓ Stuart Sinclair 83'
- 22
- 7
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Gavin Reilly 76'
- 13
- 6
- 25
- 19
Bench
- 21
- 28
-
24
Stuart Sinclair ↑ 83'
- 26
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 76'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 73'
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 7
- 16
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↓ Joe Dodoo 66'
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↓ Chris Taylor 72'
- 3
Bench
-
19
Chris Taylor ↑ 72'
- 24
- 13
-
11
Joe Dodoo ↑ 66'
- 12
-
17
Matthew Virtue-Thick ↑ 46'
- 5
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gary Madine | 4 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Ollie Clarke | 2 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 1 |
| Josh Ginnelly | 1 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Alfie Kilgour | 1 |
| Lee Evans | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-03-02
Bristol Rovers FC
4–0
Blackpool FC
W
2019-02-23
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Sunderland AFC
L
2019-02-19
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-02-09
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2019-02-02
Southend United FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-01-29
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.96
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Blackpool FC
37%
Bristol Rovers FC or Blackpool FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
8%
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.