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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Morecambe FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 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' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 12' Magnificent from Jensen Weir! That is 12 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' The referee shows Morecambe FC player a Yellow card on 16.
- 21' Antony Evans, a England , has 25 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 26' It looks surprising Morecambe FC does not make any changes. Lewis Gordon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' What a strike from Ryan Loft! The score is 1-1.
- 34' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Morecambe FC backline.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 53' The deadlock is broken! Kieran Phillips gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
- 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Harry Anderson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Morecambe FC.
- 62' Luke McCormick has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Finley on 62 minute.
- 63' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. John Marquis departs to be replaced by Harvey Saunders.
- 68' Morecambe FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' The whistle greets Paul Coutts as he departs to be replaced by Trevor Clarke.
- 72' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Lewis Gordon exits the field as Harry Anderson enters on 72.
- 75' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 75 minute. Jake Taylor leaves to be changed by Dylan Connolly.
- 80' GOAL! Bobby Thomas fires home to make it 2-2!
- 82' The crowd applauds Caleb Watts as he leaves the pitch. Adam Mayor steps in for Morecambe FC.
- 87' Morecambe FC make a change. Connor Ripley trudges off to be replaced by Adam Smith on 87 minutes.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Cooney. He replaces Liam Gibson on 89 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Bobby Thomas argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Donald Love | 1 |
| Daniel Crowley | 1 |
| Cole Stockton | 1 |
| James Connolly | 1 |
| Adam Mayor | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 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.