Bristol Rovers FC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Coventry City FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Steven Plane
- Referee Kevin Morris
- Referee Craig Taylor
- Referee Louis Marks
- Referee Savvas Yianni
5 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 6.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 4–1 | W |
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 Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Coventry City FC.
- 3' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Edward Upson.
- 6' Tom Davies has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 6.
- 11' 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.
- 16' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 21' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Robins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' Liam Walsh has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 22.
- 23' What a moment for Jonson Clarke-Harris! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fankaty Dabo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 38' Goal! Jamie Allen scores his 20 goal in 385 matches.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Goal! Liam Walsh scores his 6 goal in 399 matches.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Coventry City FC backline.
- 61' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Coventry City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Edward Upson is withdrawn and Abumere Ogogo gets his opportunity.
- 65' Alfie Kilgour picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ben Garner will be considering his options from the bench.
- 75' Coventry City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 76' The referee shows Bristol Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 76.
- 77' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Callum O'Hare exits the field as Jordan Shipley enters on 77.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 87' A tactical swap from Coventry City FC — Zain Westbrooke on, Jamie Allen off on 87 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Coventry City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 14
- 3
- 5
- 8
- 15
- 33
-
6
Edward Upson ↓ Abumere Ogogo 63'
- 16
- 9
- 27
Bench
-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 63'
- 2
- 11
- 36
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 77'
-
4
Abumere Ogogo ↑ 63'
- 1
Coach
Ben Garner
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Zain Westbrooke 87'
-
17
Callum O'Hare ↓ Jordan Shipley 77'
- 1
-
24
Matt Godden ↓ Maxime Biamou 77'
- 15
- 6
- 31
- 4
- 23
Bench
-
25
Zain Westbrooke ↑ 87'
- 13
- 21
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↑ 77'
-
9
Maxime Biamou ↑ 77'
- 3
- 16
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Lockyer | 1 |
| Ollie Clarke | 1 |
| Gavin Reilly | 1 |
| Dominic Hyam | 1 |
| Gervane Kastaneer | 1 |
| Jordan Shipley | 1 |
| Liam Walsh | 1 |
| Dominic Hyam | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2020-02-01
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
L
2020-01-28
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-01-25
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2020-01-18
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2020-01-11
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2020-01-01
Milton Keynes Dons FC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Coventry City FC Form
2020-02-01
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-01-28
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
2020-01-18
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
W
2020-01-11
Coventry City FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2020-01-01
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–4
Coventry City FC
W
2019-12-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–4
Coventry City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.01
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Coventry City FC
72%
Bristol Rovers FC or Coventry City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 22% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.