Bristol Rovers FC vs Hull City AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Hull City AFC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee Robert Dabbs
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Hull City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Memorial Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' A goal from the England international James Daly! He fires home on 2 to make it 1-0!
- 7' It looks like no one’s ball. Hull City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 12' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 12 minutes.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' Josh Emmanuel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 18.
- 23' The 31-year-old Jordy de Wijs has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke McCormick.
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' Hull City AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Hull City AFC's compact .
- 56' Hull City AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' Tom Eaves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Magennis at the 59 minute mark.
- 60' Another substitution for Hull City AFC to replace Hakeeb Adelakun by Keane Lewis-Potter on 60 minute.
- 63' Keane Lewis-Potter has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
- 68' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 72' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Luke McCormick trudges off to be replaced by Erhun Oztumer on 72 minutes.
- 76' Keane Lewis-Potter makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Hull City AFC are in front.
- 81' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Sam Nicholson comes on to replace Josh Hare.
- 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Hull City AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 88' Poor challenge from George Honeyman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' Erhun Oztumer picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Hull City AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The points are shared — Bristol Rovers FC 1-3 Hull City AFC. Honours even.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 32
-
22
Josh Hare ↓ Sam Nicholson 82'
- 25
- 26
- 5
- 9
- 24
- 4
-
14
Luke McCormick ↓ Erhun Oztumer 72'
- 17
Bench
-
41
Erhun Oztumer ↑ 72'
- 3
- 20
- 15
- 6
-
11
Sam Nicholson ↑ 82'
- 1
Coach
Ben Garner
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 10
- 13
- 5
- 4
-
27
Josh Magennis ↓ Tom Eaves 59'
- 7
- 6
- 12
-
33
Greg Docherty ↓ Regan Slater 59'
- 3
Bench
- 1
- 8
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 59'
-
18
Regan Slater ↑ 59'
- 15
-
19
Keane Lewis-Potter ↑ 60'
- 22
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 2 |
| Gavin Whyte | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Regan Slater | 1 |
| James Daly | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2020-10-27
Bristol Rovers FC
1–3
Hull City AFC
L
2020-10-20
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-10-17
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-10-10
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-10-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
W
2020-09-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Hull City AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Hull City AFC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hull City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Hull City AFC
71%
Bristol Rovers FC or Hull City AFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Hull City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.