Bristol Rovers FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Assistant 1 Ollie Williams
- Assistant 2 Jacob Lehane (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Memorial Stadium!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Burton Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Burton Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Taylor will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' The supporters are chanting for Jevani Brown. He replaces George Friend on 31 minute.
- 36' 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.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' Ciaran Gilligan does the damage! The net is bulging and Burton Albion FC surge ahead!
- 48' 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.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! Tolaji Bola argues furiously but the card stands.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Ciaran Gilligan argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' Mark Helm does the damage! The net is bulging and Burton Albion FC surge ahead!
- 60' A goal from the England international Antony Evans! He fires home on 60 to make it 1-2!
- 64' Mark Helm was booked on 64.
- 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brandon Aguilera, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 79' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Ciaran Gilligan exits the field as Rekeem Harper enters on 79.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Mason Bennett. He receives a card.
- 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Tristan Crama. He replaces Brandon Aguilera on 86 minute.
- 1-2 the final result. Bristol Rovers FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
George Friend ↓ Jevani Brown 31'
- 9
-
5
James Wilson ↓ Scott Sinclair 86'
- 11
- 4
- 21
- 26
- 3
- 22
- 10
- 31
Bench
-
20
Jevani Brown ↑ 31'
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 86'
- 30
-
25
Tristan Crama ↑ 86'
- 33
- 45
- 2
Coach
Matt Taylor
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 11
- 2
- 37
- 6
- 1
- 23
-
25
Ciaran Gilligan ↓ Rekeem Harper 79'
- 17
- 46
- 20
Bench
-
8
Rekeem Harper ↑ 79'
- 30
- 21
-
15
Kyle Hudlin ↑ 79'
- 32
- 26
- 18
Coach
Martin Paterson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antony Evans | 3 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Bez Lubala | 2 |
| Kane Hemmings | 1 |
| Ciaran Gilligan | 1 |
| Johnny Smith | 1 |
| Mark Helm | 1 |
| Grant Ward | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-02-10
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2024-02-06
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2024-02-03
Exeter City FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-01-27
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Oxford United FC
W
2024-01-23
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Exeter City FC
L
2024-01-20
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
Burton Albion FC Form
2024-02-10
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
W
2024-02-03
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-01-27
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-01-20
Burton Albion FC
2–0
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2024-01-15
Derby County FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2024-01-06
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
67%
Bristol Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.