Bristol Rovers FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
67%
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' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Exeter City FC backline.
- 10' Bristol Rovers FC have won 319 goals from 292 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 13' Sam Nombe does the damage! The net is bulging and Exeter City FC surge ahead!
- 18' 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.
- 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Exeter City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' The referee calls foul for Aaron Collins. He receives a Yellow card.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' Exeter City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' Jake Caprice picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Luca Hoole has done his job and it is now time for James Connolly to step up.
- 47' What a strike from Archie Collins! The score is 0-2.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' What a strike from Aaron Collins! The score is 1-2.
- 59' Jevani Brown has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Jay Stansfield. He replaces Matt Jay on 60 minute.
- 61' Jay Stansfield is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matt Jay at the 61 minute mark.
- 64' Brilliant from the ! Josh Coburn makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 64.
- 64' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Ryan Loft is replaced by John Marquis.
- 67' The Exeter City FC bench stirs into life. Jake Caprice is withdrawn and Josh Key gets his opportunity.
- 68' Jack Sparkes picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 72' Exeter City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 74' Scott Sinclair has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 79' Jake Caprice, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 80' The Exeter City FC bench stirs into life. Cheick Diabate is withdrawn and Timothee Dieng gets his opportunity.
- 85' Brilliant from the ! Timothee Dieng makes it 3-3 with a superb finish on 85.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Sam Nombe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Full Time. Exeter City FC beats Bristol Rovers FC
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 6
- 10
- 1
-
21
Antony Evans ↓ Scott Sinclair 46'
-
18
Ryan Loft ↓ John Marquis 64'
-
30
Luca Hoole ↓ James Connolly 46'
- 17
- 37
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↓ Harry Anderson 46'
- 40
Bench
- 32
- 25
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 64'
-
19
Harry Anderson ↑ 46'
- 28
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 46'
-
2
James Connolly ↑ 46'
Coach
Joey Barton
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 18
- 26
- 8
- 3
- 16
-
7
Matt Jay ↓ Jay Stansfield 61'
- 5
- 20
-
2
Jake Caprice ↓ Josh Key 67'
-
39
Cheick Diabate ↓ Timothee Dieng 80'
Bench
- 6
- 27
-
14
Timothee Dieng ↑ 80'
-
12
Josh Key ↑ 67'
-
9
Jay Stansfield ↑ 61'
- 22
- 15
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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
✗ WrongActual: Exeter City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: Exeter City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
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.