Bristol Rovers FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2 Alan Cresswell (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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Stevenage FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Reading FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Exeter City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bristol Rovers FC and Northampton Town FC has kicked off!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Against the run of play, Chris Martin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Joshua Grant on 12 minutes.
- 17' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 18' The referee shows Bristol Rovers FC player a card on 18.
- 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jon Brady will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' What a moment for Antony Evans! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' England international Joshua Grant has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chris Martin on 41.
- 46' The Northampton Town FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Willis is withdrawn and William Hondermarck gets his opportunity.
- 51' Northampton Town FC have won 158 goals from 191 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 54' It’s a booking for Northampton Town FC player. Mitch Pinnock gets a card.
- 57' Emmanuel Monthe adds to his 0 season tally! Northampton Town FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 60' The crowd applauds Sam Finley as he leaves the pitch. Lamare Bogarde steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Ali Koiki comes on to replace Patrick Brough.
- 74' It’s high time Jon Brady made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 76' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 76 minute. George Friend leaves to be changed by Luke Thomas.
- 81' 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.
- 83' Emmanuel Monthe makes way for Aaron McGowan at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Northampton Town FC.
- 86' Ryan Haynes gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Tyreece Simpson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Jevani Brown exits the field as James Gibbons enters on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Bristol Rovers FC players.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Chris Martin ↓ John Marquis 60'
-
32
George Friend ↓ Luke Thomas 76'
-
6
Sam Finley ↓ Lamare Bogarde 60'
- 10
-
20
Jevani Brown ↓ James Gibbons 90'
- 4
- 21
- 25
- 33
- 17
- 19
Bench
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 60'
-
11
Luke Thomas ↑ 76'
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 90'
- 7
- 3
-
22
Lamare Bogarde ↑ 60'
- 35
Coach
Joey Barton
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 15
-
12
Emmanuel Monthe ↓ Aaron McGowan 83'
- 6
-
33
Patrick Brough ↓ Ali Koiki 69'
- 22
-
16
Tyreece Simpson ↓ Ryan Haynes 86'
- 21
- 11
Bench
-
24
Ryan Haynes ↑ 86'
-
3
Aaron McGowan ↑ 83'
-
14
Ali Koiki ↑ 69'
-
23
William Hondermarck ↑ 46'
- 20
- 26
- 40
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Martin | 2 |
| Marc Leonard | 1 |
| Mitch Pinnock | 1 |
| Bryant Bilongo | 1 |
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Nesta Guinness-Walker | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-10-28
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-10-24
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Stevenage FC
D
2023-10-21
Burton Albion FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-10-07
Oxford United FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-10-03
Bristol Rovers FC
3–0
Port Vale FC
W
2023-09-30
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Northampton Town FC Form
2023-10-28
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-24
Northampton Town FC
2–2
Leyton Orient FC
D
2023-10-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-03
Northampton Town FC
3–1
Reading FC
W
2023-09-30
Exeter City FC
0–2
Northampton Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.51
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
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 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
49%
Bristol Rovers FC or Northampton Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.