Bristol Rovers FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2023-24 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)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Kevin Morris
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Reading FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
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' The ball is rolling at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Exeter City FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Connor Taylor trudges off to be replaced by James Connolly on 10 minutes.
- 12' Sonny Cox doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 17' 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.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' Exeter City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Exeter City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' Exeter City FC have won 203 goals from 198 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Joshua Grant is withdrawn and Lewis Gordon gets his opportunity.
- 51' It looks surprising Exeter City FC does not make any changes. Jack Hunt has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Luke McCormick is withdrawn and Jevani Brown gets his opportunity.
- 61' Exeter 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.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ilmari Niskanen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Exeter City FC.
- 69' Harvey Vale gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Sam Finley and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Jack Hunt is replaced by James Gibbons on 70 minute.
- 75' The 24-year-old Viljami Sinisalo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' Exeter City FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 82' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 84' Another change for Exeter City FC made on 84 minute. Ben Purrington leaves to be changed by Alex Hartridge.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Exeter City FC's compact .
- 90' Antony Evans picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Tom Carroll makes way for Harry Kite at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Exeter City FC.
- Another three points for Exeter City FC.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
42
Jack Hunt ↓ James Gibbons 70'
- 9
-
6
Sam Finley ↓ Harvey Vale 69'
- 10
- 11
-
4
Joshua Grant ↓ Lewis Gordon 46'
- 21
-
23
Luke McCormick ↓ Jevani Brown 56'
- 25
- 33
-
17
Connor Taylor ↓ James Connolly 10'
Bench
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 70'
-
20
Jevani Brown ↑ 56'
- 30
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↑ 46'
-
19
Harvey Vale ↑ 69'
-
2
James Connolly ↑ 10'
- 31
Coach
Joey Barton
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Ben Purrington ↓ Alex Hartridge 84'
-
6
Tom Carroll ↓ Harry Kite 90'
- 26
- 3
- 12
- 14
- 29
- 39
- 1
- 20
-
19
Sonny Cox ↓ Dion Rankine 56'
Bench
- 13
- 4
-
16
Harry Kite ↑ 90'
-
5
Alex Hartridge ↑ 84'
- 30
- 23
-
21
Dion Rankine ↑ 56'
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
2024-01-23
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Exeter City FC
L
2024-01-20
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2024-01-17
Bristol Rovers FC
1–3
Norwich City FC
L
2024-01-13
Barnsley FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-01-06
Norwich City FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2024-01-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Exeter City FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Exeter City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Exeter City FC
68%
Bristol Rovers FC or Exeter City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Exeter City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.