Thursday , 2 July 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' Welcome to Memorial Stadium that hosts another battle between Bristol Rovers FC and Norwich City FC.
  • 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' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Jacob Sorensen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Luke McCormick puts Bristol Rovers FC on the lead.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 27' Marcelino Nunez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny Batth on 27 minute.
  • 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Finley made 231 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Norwich City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' The referee calls foul for Sam Finley. He receives a card.
  • 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
  • 52' It looks surprising Norwich City FC does not make any changes. Adam Idah has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 53' GOAL! Gabriel Sara scores on 53.
  • 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' Sensational shot from Adam Idah. Norwich City FC is back in the lead.
  • 61' The referee shows Norwich City FC player a card on 61.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Norwich City FC team. Onel Hernandez is replaced by Christian Fassnacht on 64 minute.
  • 68' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Luke McCormick by Jack Hunt on 68 minute.
  • 73' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 78' Kenny McLean needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Red cards this season.
  • 83' 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.
  • 87' GOAL! Kenny McLean scores on 87.
  • 90' Ashley Barnes was booked on 90.
  • 90' Norwich City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kellen Fisher is hanging Jack Stacey on the field on 90 minute.
  • 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
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.