Bristol Rovers FC vs Derby County FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Derby County FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Assistant 1 Thomas Staten (England)
- Assistant 2 James Vallance (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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Stevenage FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Memorial Stadium!
- 5' Connor Taylor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 380 appearances.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conor Hourihane made 355 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Derby County FC's shape.
- 20' Derby County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Derby County FC's compact .
- 30' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 34' Kamil Conteh has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 34.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ebou Adams on 38.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' That is a card for Bristol Rovers FC. Chris Martin will be fuming at that decision.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 55' Derby County FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dwight Gayle on 55.
- 58' Thomas Barkhuizen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
- 63' Derby County FC have won 452 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 68' Dwight Gayle has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 68.
- 73' The 24-year-old Liam Thompson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' Lewis Gordon makes way for Jevani Brown at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 79' John Marquis is replacing Sam Finley for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 83' The crowd applauds Thomas Barkhuizen as he leaves the pitch. Kane Wilson steps in for Derby County FC.
- 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Derby County FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 89' Martyn Waghorn adds to his 0 season tally! Derby County FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 90' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Conor Hourihane is replaced by Corey Blackett-Taylor on 90 minute.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Bristol Rovers FC and Derby County FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
6
Sam Finley ↓ John Marquis 79'
- 7
- 21
- 30
- 26
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↓ Jevani Brown 74'
- 17
- 19
- 22
- 31
Bench
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 79'
-
20
Jevani Brown ↑ 74'
- 4
- 25
- 33
- 45
- 2
Coach
Matt Taylor
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 11
- 4
- 35
- 23
- 5
- 32
- 17
- 6
-
7
Thomas Barkhuizen ↓ Kane Wilson 83'
- 1
Bench
- 12
- 10
-
27
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 90'
-
2
Kane Wilson ↑ 83'
- 13
-
16
Liam Thompson ↑ 90'
- 26
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David McGoldrick | 4 |
| Antony Evans | 2 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-03-09
Bristol Rovers FC
0–3
Derby County FC
L
2024-03-02
Leyton Orient FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-02-24
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
W
2024-02-17
Northampton Town FC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-02-13
Stevenage FC
2–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-02-10
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
Derby County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Derby County FC
75%
Bristol Rovers FC or Derby County FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 23% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.