Bristol Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–6 | L |
| 13 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Morecambe FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Morecambe FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Bristol Rovers FC gets underway.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Aaron Collins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 13 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Cambridge United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 17' What composure from Greg Taylor! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 22' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Paul Digby argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 31' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' Poor challenge from James Belshaw. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' Goal! Joe Ironside scores his 19 goal in 10 matches.
- 39' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' A moment of madness from Josh Coburn on 47 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 53' A moment of madness from Aaron Collins on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 56' Against the run of play, Josh Coburn has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 191 games and scored 193 goals.
- 62' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Liam O'Neil on, Adam May off on 62 minutes.
- 67' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Josh Coburn is withdrawn and Lewis Gibson gets his opportunity.
- 68' The whistle greets Jubril Okedina as he departs to be replaced by Jack Lankester.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — James Gibbons exits the field as Luke McCormick enters on 77.
- 78' Cambridge United FC make a change. Sam Smith trudges off to be replaced by Fejiri Okenabirhie on 78 minutes.
- 83' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ryan Loft on 86 minutes.
- 87' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Coutts is hanging Sam Finley on the field on 87 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Bristol Rovers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Sam Finley ↓ Paul Coutts 87'
- 10
-
28
James Gibbons ↓ Luke McCormick 77'
- 14
- 1
-
21
Antony Evans ↓ Trevor Clarke 87'
- 18
- 30
- 37
- 3
-
40
Josh Coburn ↓ Lewis Gibson 67'
Bench
- 32
-
15
Paul Coutts ↑ 87'
-
20
Trevor Clarke ↑ 87'
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 77'
- 22
-
17
Lewis Gibson ↑ 67'
-
11
Sylvester Jasper ↑ 77'
Coach
Joey Barton
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
-
10
Sam Smith ↓ Fejiri Okenabirhie 78'
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 6
-
19
Adam May ↓ Liam O'Neil 62'
- 9
-
26
Harvey Knibbs ↓ Shilow Tracey 78'
-
15
Jubril Okedina ↓ Jack Lankester 68'
Bench
- 17
-
14
Jack Lankester ↑ 68'
-
20
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 78'
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↑ 62'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 78'
- 16
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Promise Omochere | 2 |
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2022-10-08
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-10-01
Exeter City FC
2–2
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2022-09-24
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2022-09-17
Bristol Rovers FC
3–6
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-09-13
Ipswich Town FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2022-09-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Morecambe FC
D
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-10-08
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-10-04
Ipswich Town FC
3–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Derby County FC
L
2022-09-24
Morecambe FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-09-17
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Barnsley FC
L
2022-09-13
Cheltenham Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.65
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
52%
Bristol Rovers FC or Cambridge United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.