Thursday , 2 July 2026

Bristol Rovers FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Bristol Rovers FC
3 – 4
Full Time
Exeter City FC
Thu 29 Dec 2022 · 19:45 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Aaron Collins 25' Y
Y 40' Cheick Diabate
Y 45' Jake Caprice
Y 59' Jevani Brown
Y 68' Jack Sparkes
Y 72' Archie Collins
Y 90' Sam Nombe

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

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

1
1
4
Bristol Rovers FC 6 games · Avg 3.3 goals Exeter City FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 3–4 Exeter City FC 2022-10-01 Exeter City FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
27 Nov Boreham Wood FC H 0–2 L
Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 4–3 W
26 Dec Portsmouth FC H 0–0 D
17 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
10 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC H 1–1 D
02 Dec Morecambe FC A 1–1 D
19 Nov Ipswich Town FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Bristol Rovers FC vs Exeter City FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
  • 13' Sam Nombe does the damage! The net is bulging and Exeter City FC surge ahead!
  • 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 23' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Harry Kite has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Aaron Collins.
  • 30' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cheick Diabate on 40 minutes.
  • 45' Jake Caprice was booked on 45.
  • 46' Luca Hoole makes way for James Connolly at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 47' Brilliant from the ! Archie Collins makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 52' 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.
  • 57' Aaron Collins adds to his 0 season tally! Bristol Rovers FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 59' Jevani Brown catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
  • 60' Another substitution for Exeter City FC to replace Matt Jay by Jay Stansfield on 60 minute.
  • 61' The Exeter City FC bench stirs into life. Matt Jay is withdrawn and Jay Stansfield gets his opportunity.
  • 64' GOAL! Josh Coburn fires home to make it 2-2!
  • 64' The crowd applauds Ryan Loft as he leaves the pitch. John Marquis steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 67' Jake Caprice makes way for Josh Key at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Exeter City FC.
  • 68' That is a Yellow card for Exeter City FC. Jack Sparkes will be fuming at that decision.
  • 72' Archie Collins is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
  • 74' Scott Sinclair has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
  • 79' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 80' Exeter City FC ring the changes. Cheick Diabate has done his job and it is now time for Timothee Dieng to step up.
  • 85' Magnificent from Timothee Dieng! That is 10 goals in 89 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' Sam Nombe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Exeter City FC take all three points.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Caldwell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Nombe 3
Millenic Alli 1
Jevani Brown 1
Amani Richards 1
Aaron Collins 1
Ruel Sotiriou 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Reece Cole 1

Head to Head

2022-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 3–4 Exeter City FC 2022-10-01 Exeter City FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2022-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 3–4 Exeter City FC L 2022-12-26 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2022-12-17 Charlton Athletic FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-12-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Port Vale FC W 2022-12-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2022-11-27 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Boreham Wood FC L

Exeter City FC Form

2022-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 3–4 Exeter City FC W 2022-12-26 Exeter City FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC D 2022-12-17 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Exeter City FC L 2022-12-10 Exeter City FC 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC D 2022-12-02 Morecambe FC 1–1 Exeter City FC D 2022-11-19 Exeter City FC 0–2 Ipswich Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Exeter City FC 75% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC37% Draw25% Exeter City FC38%
Actual: Exeter City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Exeter City FC
63%
Bristol Rovers FC or Exeter City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC29% Draw40% Exeter City FC31%
Actual: Exeter City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 1
4.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
0 – 0
4.1%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Exeter City FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 11% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 17% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 18% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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