Bristol Rovers FC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Coventry City FC — League One .
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Andrew Laver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Luton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Southend United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Bristol Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Coventry City FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 7' Gavin Reilly adds to his 0 season tally! Bristol Rovers FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 12' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Bonham, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 19' GOAL! Tom Lockyer scores on 19.
- 23' Ollie Clarke makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' Jordan Shipley is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Coventry City FC tonight.
- 43' 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 Tony Andreu suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' Dominic Hyam is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' The crowd applauds Dujon Sterling as he leaves the pitch. Jordon Thompson steps in for Coventry City FC.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Coventry City 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.
- 57' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Nichols departs to be replaced by Stefan Payne.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Robins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' Fresh legs for Coventry City FC! Tony Andreu comes on to replace Liam Kelly.
- 73' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Gavin Reilly has done his job and it is now time for Alex Jakubiak to step up.
- 78' Coventry City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 82' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Stuart Sinclair departs to be replaced by Sam Matthews.
- 84' Amadou Bakayoko is replacing Jonson Clarke-Harris for the Coventry City FC side.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- The final score is 3-1.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 28
- 8
-
24
Stuart Sinclair ↓ Sam Matthews 82'
- 14
- 23
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Stefan Payne 57'
- 13
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↓ Alex Jakubiak 73'
Bench
- 21
- 2
- 16
-
9
Stefan Payne ↑ 57'
- 6
-
26
Sam Matthews ↑ 82'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 73'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 10
- 12
- 1
- 4
- 15
- 26
- 8
-
6
Liam Kelly ↓ Tony Andreu 70'
- 18
- 17
Bench
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 84'
- 11
- 16
- 13
- 5
-
27
Jordon Thompson ↑ 46'
-
22
Tony Andreu ↑ 70'
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dominic Hyam | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
| Tom Lockyer | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Ollie Clarke | 1 |
| Gavin Reilly | 1 |
| Tom Lockyer | 1 |
| Ollie Clarke | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2018-09-22
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Coventry City FC
W
2018-09-15
Luton Town FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-09-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2018-09-01
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2018-08-25
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Southend United FC
L
2018-08-21
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Portsmouth FC
L
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers 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
77%
Draw or Coventry City FC
48%
Bristol Rovers FC or Coventry City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 23% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.