Bristol Rovers FC vs Morecambe FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Morecambe FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Morecambe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Aug | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
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 game is set. Morecambe FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Belshaw made 13 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Jensen Weir makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 12.
- 16' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liam Gibson.
- 21' With 0 assists to his name this season, Connor Ripley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 26' 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 Harry Anderson suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' What a moment for Ryan Loft! That strike on 29 puts his side firmly in control.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' 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.
- 49' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 53' The England Kieran Phillips breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 1-2!
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Morecambe FC's compact .
- 62' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Sam Finley exits the field as Luke McCormick enters on 62.
- 63' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. John Marquis is replaced by Harvey Saunders on 63 minute.
- 68' 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.
- 71' Paul Coutts makes way for Trevor Clarke at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 72' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Gordon is withdrawn and Harry Anderson gets his opportunity.
- 75' Morecambe FC ring the changes. Jake Taylor has done his job and it is now time for Dylan Connolly to step up.
- 80' Bobby Thomas does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 82' The Morecambe FC manager makes a substitution. Caleb Watts departs to be replaced by Adam Mayor.
- 87' Morecambe FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Smith is hanging Connor Ripley on the field on 87 minute.
- 89' Ryan Cooney is replacing Liam Gibson for the Morecambe FC side.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Bobby Thomas. He receives a Yellow card.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Paul Coutts ↓ Trevor Clarke 71'
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Harvey Saunders 63'
- 5
-
6
Sam Finley ↓ Luke McCormick 62'
- 10
- 1
- 21
- 18
- 30
- 37
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↓ Harry Anderson 72'
Bench
- 32
- 25
-
19
Harry Anderson ↑ 72'
-
20
Trevor Clarke ↑ 71'
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 62'
-
22
Harvey Saunders ↑ 63'
-
11
Sylvester Jasper ↑ 71'
Coach
Joey Barton
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 20
- 16
- 15
- 8
-
1
Connor Ripley ↓ Adam Smith 87'
- 5
-
4
Liam Gibson ↓ Ryan Cooney 89'
-
7
Jake Taylor ↓ Dylan Connolly 75'
- 23
-
17
Caleb Watts ↓ Adam Mayor 82'
Bench
- 18
- 22
-
21
Ryan Cooney ↑ 89'
-
12
Adam Smith ↑ 87'
-
11
Dylan Connolly ↑ 75'
- 26
-
25
Adam Mayor ↑ 82'
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Stockton | 1 |
| James Connolly | 1 |
| Adam Mayor | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 1 |
| Kieran Phillips | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2022-09-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Morecambe FC
D
2022-08-27
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2022-08-20
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2022-08-16
Barnsley FC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2022-08-13
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
2022-08-06
Burton Albion FC
0–4
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Morecambe FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Morecambe FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Morecambe FC
56%
Bristol Rovers FC or Morecambe FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Morecambe FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.