Sunday , 16 August 2026

Bristol Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Bristol Rovers FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 14:00 UTC Memorial Stadium 7,893 HT 45' · FT 45'
Promise Omochere 30' 1–0
Promise Omochere 48' 2–0
Taylor Moore 29' Y
Y 55' Danny Andrew

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
  • Assistant 2 Christopher Husband (England)

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

5
1
Bristol Rovers FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Cambridge United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-31 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC 2024-04-16 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC 2023-08-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Cambridge United FC H 2–0 W
24 Aug Stockport County FC A 0–2 L
17 Aug Rotherham United FC A 0–0 D
10 Aug Northampton Town FC H 1–0 W
27 Apr Wigan Athletic FC A 0–2 L
20 Apr Peterborough United FC H 0–2 L
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Bristol Rovers FC A 0–2 L
24 Aug Blackpool FC H 4–4 D
17 Aug Crawley Town FC H 0–1 L
10 Aug Stockport County FC A 0–2 L
27 Apr Port Vale FC A 0–0 D
23 Apr Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Bristol Rovers FC and Cambridge United FC is underway.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josh Stokes made 12 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 29' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Taylor Moore gets a card.
  • 30' Bristol Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Promise Omochere on 30.
  • 35' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
  • 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Garry Monk might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 45' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 48' A stunning finish from Promise Omochere — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 53' Michael Morrison has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 55' Danny Andrew catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 55.
  • 57' The crowd applauds Sullay Kaikai as he leaves the pitch. Dan Barton steps in for Cambridge United FC.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! James Brophy comes on to replace Michael Morrison.
  • 63' Paul Digby has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 64' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Ruel Sotiriou by Luke McCormick on 64 minute.
  • 69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 77' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gatlin O'Donkor is hanging Promise Omochere on the field on 77 minute.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Scott Sinclair. He replaces Bryant Bilongo on 81 minute.
  • 82' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 82 minute. Taylor Moore leaves to be changed by Lino Sousa.
  • 87' 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.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Garry Monk

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josh Coburn 2
Promise Omochere 2
Greg Taylor 1
Joe Ironside 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Sam Smith 1
Sullay Kaikai 1
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1

Head to Head

2024-08-31 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC 2024-04-16 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC 2023-08-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-08-31 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC W 2024-08-24 Stockport County FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-08-17 Rotherham United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2024-08-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC W 2024-04-27 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-04-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC L

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-08-31 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-08-24 Cambridge United FC 4–4 Blackpool FC D 2024-08-17 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Crawley Town FC L 2024-08-10 Stockport County FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-04-27 Port Vale FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2024-04-23 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC53% Draw28% Cambridge United FC19%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
47%
Bristol Rovers FC or Cambridge United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC33% Draw52% Cambridge United FC15%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.2%
0 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 25% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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