Sunday , 15 November 2026

Bristol Rovers FC vs Norwich City FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2023-24
Bristol Rovers FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Norwich City FC
Wed 17 Jan 2024 · 19:45 UTC Memorial Stadium 10,335 HT 45' · FT 45'
Luke McCormick 20' 1–0
1–1 53' Gabriel Sara
1–2 59' Adam Idah pen
1–3 87' Kenny McLean
Sam Finley 42' Y
Y 61' Jonathan Rowe
Y 90' Ashley Barnes

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Norwich City FC — FA Cup at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Davies (England)
  • Assistant 1 Justin Amey
  • Assistant 2 Nigel Lugg

Head-to-Head

1
1
Bristol Rovers FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Norwich City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–3 Norwich City FC 2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Norwich City FC H 1–3 L
13 Jan Barnsley FC A 1–2 L
06 Jan Norwich City FC A 1–1 D
01 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
29 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Portsmouth FC H 2–1 W
Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 3–1 W
12 Jan Hull City AFC A 2–1 W
06 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–1 D
01 Jan Southampton FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Millwall FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bristol Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bristol Rovers FC
Fabrizio Cavegn 1 G
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Memorial Stadium!
  • 5' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' The travelling Norwich City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Norwich City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' GOAL! Luke McCormick fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 25' Norwich City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 27' It is a substitution in Norwich City FC team. Danny Batth is replaced by Marcelino Nunez on 27 minute.
  • 32' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 42' Bristol Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 42.
  • 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 52' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' What a moment for Gabriel Sara! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' 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.
  • 59' GOAL! Adam Idah fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 61' Poor challenge from Jonathan Rowe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 64' Christian Fassnacht has so much to prove this time. He replaces Onel Hernandez on 64 minute.
  • 68' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Luke McCormick by Jack Hunt on 68 minute.
  • 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 83' It’s high time Matt Taylor made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 87' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kenny McLean makes no mistake. 1-3!
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ashley Barnes argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' Norwich City FC ring the changes. Jack Stacey has done his job and it is now time for Kellen Fisher to step up.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Norwich City FC take all three points.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

Norwich City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Wagner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ashley Barnes 1
Grant Ward 1
Kenny McLean 1
Adam Idah 1
Gabriel Sara 1
Luke McCormick 1

Head to Head

2024-01-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–3 Norwich City FC 2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-01-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–3 Norwich City FC L 2024-01-13 Barnsley FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2024-01-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-12-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W

Norwich City FC Form

2024-01-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–3 Norwich City FC W 2024-01-12 Hull City AFC 1–2 Norwich City FC W 2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2024-01-01 Norwich City FC 1–1 Southampton FC D 2023-12-29 Millwall FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2023-12-26 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Norwich City FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC32% Draw29% Norwich City FC39%
Actual: Norwich City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Norwich City FC
68%
Bristol Rovers FC or Norwich City FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC23% Draw46% Norwich City FC31%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Norwich City FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.