Bristol Rovers FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2022-23

Bristol Rovers FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Cheltenham Town FC

Sun 1 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 79' Will Ferry

Ryan Loft 90' Y

Overview

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Bristol Rovers FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 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

Bristol Rovers FC 4 games · Avg 3.5 goals Cheltenham Town FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-01-01 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cheltenham Town FC 2022-10-15 Cheltenham Town FC 1–4 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Cheltenham Town FC	H	2–1	W
29 Dec	Exeter City FC	H	3–4	L
26 Dec	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	1–2	L
17 Dec	Charlton Athletic FC	A	2–1	W
10 Dec	Port Vale FC	H	1–0	W
02 Dec	Bolton Wanderers FC	A	1–1	D

Cheltenham Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Bristol Rovers FC	A	1–2	L
29 Dec	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	1–0	W
26 Dec	Plymouth Argyle FC	H	0–1	L
10 Dec	Forest Green Rovers FC	A	0–1	L
02 Dec	Charlton Athletic FC	A	1–0	W
19 Nov	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	1–0	W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bristol Rovers FC and Cheltenham Town FC is underway.
5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Wade Elliott will be considering his options from the bench.
15' James Connolly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cheltenham Town FC so far.
20' Cheltenham Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
25' GOAL! Aaron Collins scores on 25.
30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
35' Cheltenham Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
39' Aaron Collins has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
44' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
46' Another change for Cheltenham Town FC made on 46 minute. James Olayinka leaves to be changed by Elliott Bonds.
48' Magnificent from Alfie May! That is 99 goals in 235 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
58' Lewis Gibson makes way for Luca Hoole at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
63' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke Southwood, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
69' Lewis Gibson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Anderson on 69 minute.
74' 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 Scott Sinclair suffering a number of foals already.
78' Cheltenham Town FC ring the changes. Sean Long has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Brown to step up.
79' A moment of madness from Will Ferry on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cheltenham Town FC will be frustrated.
81' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luke McCormick is hanging Sam Finley on the field on 81 minute.
86' Cheltenham Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
89' Lewis Freestone makes way for Christian Norton at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cheltenham Town FC.
90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Loft.
Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

32
Anssi Jaakkola
25
Glenn Whelan ↑ 81'
9
John Marquis
28
James Gibbons
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 81'
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 69'
30
Luca Hoole ↑ 58'

Coach Joey Barton

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

3
Ben Williams ↓ Will Ferry 46'
10
Alfie May
8
Liam Sercombe
6
Lewis Freestone ↓ Christian Norton 89'
32
Ryan Broom
2
Sean Long ↓ Charlie Brown 78'
1
Luke Southwood
9
Dan Nlundulu
28
Taylor Perry ↓ Ryan Jackson 46'
36
James Olayinka ↓ Elliott Bonds 46'
14
Caleb Taylor

Bench

22
Ryan Jackson ↑ 46'
23
Elliott Bonds ↑ 46'
20
Shaun MacDonald
4
Tom Bradbury
7
Charlie Brown ↑ 78'
15
Will Ferry ↑ 46'
30
Christian Norton ↑ 89'

Coach Wade Elliott

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Aaron Collins	4
Liam Sercombe	2
Bobby Thomas	1
Josh Coburn	1
Alfie May	1
Jack Hunt	1
Will Goodwin	1
Scott Sinclair	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.73 Bristol Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.15 Cheltenham Town FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Bristol Rovers FC52% Draw25% Cheltenham Town FC23%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.88

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

77%

Draw or Cheltenham Town FC

48%

Bristol Rovers FC or Cheltenham Town FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Bristol Rovers FC36% Draw45% Cheltenham Town FC19%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.1%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

8.9%

2 – 0

8.3%

0 – 0

7.4%

1 – 2

6.2%

0 – 1

5.6%

3 – 1

5.4%

2 – 2

5.4%

3 – 0

4.7%

0 – 2

3.7%

3 – 2

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap	Bristol Rovers FC covers	Push	Cheltenham Town FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	15%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	22%	51%
-0.5	49%	—	51%
+0.5	76%	—	24%
+1	76%	14%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

32% ✓

Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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

Bristol Rovers FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Bristol Rovers FC Form

Cheltenham Town FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Clean Sheet