Wednesday , 30 September 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bristol Rovers FC and Norwich City FC has kicked off!
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Gibson made 350 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' Luke McCormick is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 27' The whistle greets Danny Batth as he departs to be replaced by Marcelino Nunez.
  • 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' Norwich City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 42' Sam Finley is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
  • 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Norwich City FC's compact .
  • 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 53' Magnificent from Gabriel Sara! That is 26 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 59' GOAL! Adam Idah scores on 59.
  • 61' That looks like a foul for a card for Jonathan Rowe.
  • 64' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Onel Hernandez exits the field as Christian Fassnacht enters on 64.
  • 68' The whistle greets Luke McCormick as he departs to be replaced by Jack Hunt.
  • 73' Norwich City FC is showing some good football. However, Norwich City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 78' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Norwich City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 87' The Scotland Kenny McLean breaks the deadlock on 87 minutes. 1-3!
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Ashley Barnes is booked for Norwich City FC — card on 90.
  • 90' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 90 minute. Jack Stacey leaves to be changed by Kellen Fisher.
  • It finishes all square. Bristol Rovers FC and Norwich City FC share the spoils 1-3.

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