Bristol Rovers FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 May | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | St. Albans City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 20 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Forest Green Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Forest Green Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' James Belshaw needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Baily Cargill, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 28' Ben Stevenson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 28.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 43' Harry Anderson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 48' 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.
- 53' Forest Green Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 55' A stunning finish from Jordan Moore-Taylor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' Bristol Rovers 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.
- 61' A moment of madness from Corey O'Keeffe on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Forest Green Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' Ryan Loft has so much to prove this time. He replaces Zain Westbrooke on 68 minute.
- 71' A stunning finish from Aaron Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 76' 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.
- 80' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 82' It is a substitution in Forest Green Rovers FC team. Reece Brown is replaced by Josh March on 82 minute.
- 85' Fresh legs for Forest Green Rovers FC! Oliver Casey comes on to replace Corey O'Keeffe.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jamille Matt.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Regan Hendry makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 90.
- 90' Dominic Bernard gets the nod from Forest Green Rovers FC. He replaces Kyle McAllister and will look to change the dynamic.
- With this win, Forest Green Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Zain Westbrooke ↓ Ryan Loft 68'
- 9
- 10
- 19
- 28
- 14
-
20
Trevor Clarke ↓ Harvey Saunders 68'
- 1
- 21
- 30
- 2
Bench
- 32
- 25
- 5
-
22
Harvey Saunders ↑ 68'
-
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 68'
- 44
Coach
Joey Barton
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 6
- 14
- 17
- 26
-
29
Reece Brown ↓ Josh March 82'
-
2
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Oliver Casey 85'
- 22
- 7
- 8
Bench
- 24
-
3
Dominic Bernard ↑ 90'
-
5
Oliver Casey ↑ 85'
-
28
Josh March ↑ 82'
- 27
Coach
Ian Burchnall
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Regan Hendry | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Charlie Savage | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Jordan Moore-Taylor | 1 |
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2022-07-30
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2021-11-07
Oxford United FC
2–2
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2021-05-09
Blackpool FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-05-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2021-04-24
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-04-20
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Forest Green Rovers FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Forest Green Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
67%
Bristol Rovers FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Forest Green Rovers 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%
✓
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.