Sunday , 16 August 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
0% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Norwich City FC
Jovon Makama 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Memorial Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Bristol Rovers FC and Norwich City FC.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Taylor, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Bristol Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Luke McCormick on 20.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Norwich City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 27' The whistle greets Danny Batth as he departs to be replaced by Marcelino Nunez.
  • 32' Norwich City 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.
  • 37' Norwich City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Finley on 42 minutes.
  • 47' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Norwich City FC's shape.
  • 52' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Norwich City FC backline.
  • 53' A goal from the Brazil international Gabriel Sara! He fires home on 53 to make it 1-1!
  • 58' Onel Hernandez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 59' Adam Idah has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
  • 61' Jonathan Rowe was booked on 61.
  • 64' Christian Fassnacht is replacing Onel Hernandez for the Norwich City FC side.
  • 68' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Luke McCormick trudges off to be replaced by Jack Hunt on 68 minutes.
  • 73' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 78' The travelling Norwich City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 87' Goal! Kenny McLean scores his 13 goal in 368 matches.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ashley Barnes on 90.
  • 90' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Jack Stacey exits the field as Kellen Fisher enters on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.

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