Bristol Rovers FC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | 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
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Coventry City FC.
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 7' Gavin Reilly makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 12' Coventry City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 17' Conor Chaplin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 19' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tom Lockyer makes it 2-0.
- 23' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ollie Clarke makes it 3-0.
- 28' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Coventry City FC backline.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' It’s high time Mark Robins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 44' What composure from Dominic Hyam! The Scotland international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 46' The Coventry City FC bench stirs into life. Dujon Sterling is withdrawn and Jordon Thompson gets his opportunity.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Coventry City FC that had 374 games and scored 474 goals.
- 57' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Tom Nichols is replaced by Stefan Payne.
- 62' Supporters expect more eagerness from Junior Brown, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Tony Andreu. He replaces Liam Kelly on 70 minute.
- 73' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Gavin Reilly is withdrawn and Alex Jakubiak gets his opportunity.
- 78' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 82' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Sam Matthews comes on to replace Stuart Sinclair.
- 84' Jonson Clarke-Harris makes way for Amadou Bakayoko at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
- 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- With this win, Bristol Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
|---|---|
| Liam Walsh | 1 |
| Dominic Hyam | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
| Tom Lockyer | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Ollie Clarke | 1 |
| Gavin Reilly | 1 |
| Tom Lockyer | 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.