Bristol Rovers FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–6 | L |
| 13 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Morecambe FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Aug | Barnsley FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 6–3 | W |
| 13 Sep | Derby County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Memorial Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Bristol Rovers FC and Lincoln City FC.
- 5' 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.
- 7' Ben House doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 8' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Antony Evans gets a Yellow card.
- 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 15' Magnificent from Jack Diamond! That is 14 goals in 365 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 18' A stunning finish from Aaron Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 23' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Joey Barton will be considering his options from the bench.
- 28' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Tashan Oakley-Boothe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Luca Hoole suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Jack Diamond gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 46' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Jordan Garrick has done his job and it is now time for Charles Vernam to step up.
- 51' Magnificent from Matthew Virtue-Thick! That is 10 goals in 388 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 56' GOAL! Jack Diamond scores on 56.
- 59' Against the run of play, Ryan Loft has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Sam Finley is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 59.
- 61' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ben House makes no mistake. 2-6!
- 62' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Luke McCormick departs to be replaced by Paul Coutts.
- 65' What composure from Aaron Collins! The Wales international strokes it home. 3-6.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' Adam Jackson gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Tashan Oakley-Boothe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' The crowd applauds Ryan Loft as he leaves the pitch. Sylvester Jasper steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 80' A tactical swap from Lincoln City FC — Tom Hopper on, Ben House off on 80 minutes.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Lincoln City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Jack Diamond is withdrawn and Jamie Robson gets his opportunity.
- Full Time. Lincoln City FC beats Bristol Rovers FC
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 6
- 10
-
19
Harry Anderson ↓ John Marquis 62'
-
20
Trevor Clarke ↓ Harvey Saunders 62'
- 1
- 21
-
23
Luke McCormick ↓ Paul Coutts 62'
-
18
Ryan Loft ↓ Sylvester Jasper 77'
- 30
- 3
Bench
- 8
- 32
-
15
Paul Coutts ↑ 62'
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 62'
- 5
-
22
Harvey Saunders ↑ 62'
-
11
Sylvester Jasper ↑ 77'
Coach
Joey Barton
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
27
Jack Diamond ↓ Jamie Robson 88'
- 15
- 22
- 2
-
18
Ben House ↓ Tom Hopper 80'
- 26
-
14
Jordan Garrick ↓ Charles Vernam 46'
- 8
- 24
- 1
Bench
-
5
Adam Jackson ↑ 74'
-
9
Tom Hopper ↑ 80'
- 25
-
7
Charles Vernam ↑ 46'
- 6
-
17
Jamie Robson ↑ 88'
- 29
Coach
Mark Kennedy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jack Diamond | 3 |
| Jovon Makama | 3 |
| Joe Taylor | 3 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Ben House | 2 |
| Paudie O'Connor | 1 |
| Shaqai Forde | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2022-09-17
Bristol Rovers FC
3–6
Lincoln City FC
W
2022-09-13
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Derby County FC
W
2022-09-03
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-08-27
Lincoln City FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2022-08-20
Peterborough United FC
4–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-08-16
Oxford United FC
1–2
Lincoln City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Lincoln City FC 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
66%
Bristol Rovers FC or Lincoln City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–6 not predicted3 – 6Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.6%
2 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.