Bristol Rovers FC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Ipswich Town FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Southend United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Ipswich Town FC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The 34-year-old Oliver Hawkins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Ipswich Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Ipswich Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Edward Upson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 47' 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.
- 52' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Ipswich Town FC that had 358 games and scored 470 goals.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! James Norwood argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' Jon Nolan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 63' Jack Lankester has so much to prove this time. He replaces Freddie Sears on 63 minute.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gwion Edwards on 66.
- 68' Flynn Downes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Teddy Bishop at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' The travelling Ipswich Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 74' Brandon Hanlan makes way for Jonah Ayunga at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 78' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Jayden Mitchell-Lawson trudges off to be replaced by James Daly on 78 minutes.
- 80' Goal! Max Ehmer scores his 7 goal in 182 matches.
- 84' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Luke Leahy is replaced by David Tutonda on 84 minute.
- 89' A stunning finish from Jon Nolan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Full Time. Ipswich Town FC beats Bristol Rovers FC
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 32
- 25
- 2
- 5
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Jonah Ayunga 74'
-
3
Luke Leahy ↓ David Tutonda 84'
- 15
- 6
- 10
- 4
Bench
- 22
- 26
- 20
-
24
David Tutonda ↑ 84'
-
21
Jonah Ayunga ↑ 74'
- 1
-
17
James Daly ↑ 78'
Coach
Ben Garner
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
-
15
Teddy Bishop ↓ Flynn Downes 68'
- 23
-
20
Freddie Sears ↓ Jack Lankester 63'
- 7
- 22
- 11
- 1
- 5
-
10
James Norwood ↓ Oliver Hawkins 68'
Bench
-
32
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 68'
- 30
- 44
-
21
Flynn Downes ↑ 68'
- 12
-
14
Jack Lankester ↑ 63'
- 28
Coach
Paul Lambert
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Jack Clarke | 1 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
| Jack Taylor | 1 |
| Tom Nichols | 1 |
| Jon Nolan | 1 |
| Max Ehmer | 1 |
| Alan Judge | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2020-09-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2020-09-12
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-03-10
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2020-03-07
Southend United FC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2020-02-29
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2020-02-22
Sunderland AFC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Ipswich Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Ipswich Town FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ipswich Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
67%
Bristol Rovers FC or Ipswich Town FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
35%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.