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Bristol Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Bristol Rovers FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Oxford United FC
Tue 9 Feb 2021 · 19:00 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+7'
Y 82' Mark Sykes
Jonah Ayunga 90' Y
Y 90' Cameron Brannagan

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Lee Swabey
  • Referee Kevin Johnson
  • Referee Samuel Ogles
  • Referee Dean Treleaven

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

5
2
3
Bristol Rovers FC 10 games · Avg 2.5 goals Oxford United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-09 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Oxford United FC 2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-08-24 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC 2018-12-29 Oxford United FC 0–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-10-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb Oxford United FC H 0–2 L
06 Feb Fleetwood Town FC A 0–0 D
02 Feb Accrington Stanley FC A 1–6 L
30 Jan Rochdale AFC H 1–2 L
26 Jan Peterborough United FC A 0–0 D
23 Jan Oxford United FC A 0–2 L
Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb Bristol Rovers FC A 2–0 W
06 Feb Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–3 L
30 Jan Fleetwood Town FC H 1–0 W
26 Jan Rochdale AFC A 4–3 W
23 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan Burton Albion FC A 5–1 W

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Bristol Rovers FC have kicked off against Oxford United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The 36-year-old Matt Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Tisdale might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Brandon Barker has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
  • 29' What a strike from Elliot Lee! The score is 0-1.
  • 34' Oxford United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 39' Bristol Rovers 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.
  • 40' Anthony Forde gets the nod from Oxford United FC. He replaces Sam Long and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 45' Liam Kelly has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Sam Winnall has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Henry on 59 minute.
  • 64' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 64 minute. Erhun Oztumer leaves to be changed by Sam Nicholson.
  • 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 71' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Alex Rodman has done his job and it is now time for Brandon Hanlan to step up.
  • 76' Oxford United FC make a change. Elliot Lee trudges off to be replaced by Liam Kelly on 76 minutes.
  • 81' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. James Daly has done his job and it is now time for Jonah Ayunga to step up.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Mark Sykes. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Gorrin, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jonah Ayunga.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Tisdale

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matt Taylor 3
Aaron Collins 2
Alex Jakubiak 2
John Marquis 1
Ben Woodburn 1
Tom Nichols 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Edward Upson 1

Head to Head

2021-02-09 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Oxford United FC 2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-08-24 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC 2018-12-29 Oxford United FC 0–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-10-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Oxford United FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2021-02-09 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Oxford United FC L 2021-02-06 Fleetwood Town FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2021-02-02 Accrington Stanley FC 6–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2021-01-30 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Rochdale AFC L 2021-01-26 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Oxford United FC Form

2021-02-09 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Oxford United FC W 2021-02-06 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Oxford United FC L 2021-01-30 Oxford United FC 1–0 Fleetwood Town FC W 2021-01-26 Rochdale AFC 3–4 Oxford United FC W 2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2021-01-02 Burton Albion FC 1–5 Oxford United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Oxford United FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC29% Draw28% Oxford United FC43%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Oxford United FC
71%
Bristol Rovers FC or Oxford United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC22% Draw47% Oxford United FC31%
Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

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