Bristol Rovers FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
- Assistant 2 James Vallance (England)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Whitby Town FC | H | 7–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | Carlisle United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Leyton Orient FC get us underway at Memorial Stadium.
- 5' England international Jayden Sweeney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Leyton Orient FC's compact .
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andrew Mangan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Hunt made 387 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Solomon Brynn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
- 37' The whistle greets Tom James as he departs to be replaced by Jayden Sweeney.
- 42' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leyton Orient FC's shape.
- 45' Ed Turns was booked on 45.
- 45' A tactical swap from Leyton Orient FC — Max Sanders on, Aaron Drinan off on 45 minutes.
- 49' What composure from Grant Ward! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 64' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Lamare Bogarde on, Jevani Brown off on 64 minutes.
- 69' Aaron Drinan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' It’s a booking for Leyton Orient FC player. Jayden Sweeney gets a card.
- 75' Leyton Orient FC make a change. Shaqai Forde trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Agyei on 75 minutes.
- 80' Leyton Orient FC is showing some good football. However, Leyton Orient FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 85' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 87' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Lewis Gordon trudges off to be replaced by Tristan Crama on 87 minutes.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Brown on 90.
- The points are shared — Bristol Rovers FC 1-1 Leyton Orient FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 18
- 8
- 5
- 11
-
20
Jevani Brown ↓ Lamare Bogarde 64'
- 21
- 33
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↓ Tristan Crama 87'
- 17
- 19
Bench
- 15
- 9
- 10
- 4
-
25
Tristan Crama ↑ 87'
-
22
Lamare Bogarde ↑ 64'
- 31
Coach
Andrew Mangan
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Ruel Sotiriou ↓ Joe Pigott 75'
- 11
-
16
Aaron Drinan ↓ Max Sanders 45'
- 15
- 1
- 8
- 4
-
17
Shaqai Forde ↓ Daniel Agyei 75'
-
2
Tom James ↓ Jayden Sweeney 37'
- 32
Bench
-
9
Joe Pigott ↑ 75'
-
7
Daniel Agyei ↑ 75'
- 18
- 13
-
23
Max Sanders ↑ 45'
-
3
Jayden Sweeney ↑ 37'
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Martin | 3 |
| Grant Ward | 1 |
| Daniel Happe | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Oliver O'Neill | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Ethan Galbraith | 1 |
| Jamie Donley | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-11-28
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Leyton Orient FC
D
2023-11-25
Derby County FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-11-11
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-11-07
Reading FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2023-11-04
Bristol Rovers FC
7–2
Whitby Town FC
W
2023-10-28
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
Leyton Orient FC Form
2023-11-28
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Leyton Orient FC
D
2023-11-25
Leyton Orient FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-11-21
Leyton Orient FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-11-11
Leyton Orient FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
L
2023-11-04
Leyton Orient FC
3–1
Carlisle United FC
W
2023-10-28
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Leyton Orient FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
54%
Bristol Rovers FC or Leyton Orient FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

