Bristol Rovers FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 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 Gavin Ward
- Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
- Assistant 2 Adam Crysell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 0–3 | L |
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' Temperatures are rising at Memorial Stadium as Bristol Rovers FC face off against Blackpool FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Christopher Hamilton puts Blackpool FC on the lead.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matthew Cox made 236 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 19' The deadlock is broken! Karamoko Dembele gets on the scoresheet on 19 minutes.
- 24' Chris Martin adds to his 0 season tally! Bristol Rovers FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 29' Oliver Norburn has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 39' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 44' 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 James Husband suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' Hayden Coulson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- 54' 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.
- 59' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
- 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 74' Tristan Crama, a France , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. Matt Taylor might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 89' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- It finishes all square. Bristol Rovers FC and Blackpool FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 18
- 11
- 4
- 21
- 23
- 30
- 25
- 33
- 17
- 19
Bench
- 9
- 10
- 28
- 20
- 3
- 2
- 31
Coach
Matt Taylor
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 16
- 1
- 8
- 3
- 6
- 15
- 11
- 20
- 9
- 22
Bench
- 2
- 7
- 19
- 10
- 17
- 13
- 4
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gary Madine | 4 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Ollie Clarke | 2 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Tony Craig | 1 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
| Tom Bloxham | 1 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-01-20
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2024-01-17
Bristol Rovers FC
1–3
Norwich City FC
L
2024-01-13
Barnsley FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-01-06
Norwich City FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2024-01-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-12-29
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Blackpool FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Blackpool FC
66%
Bristol Rovers FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.