Bristol Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2022-23

Bristol Rovers FC

1 – 0

Full Time

Oxford United FC

Sat 13 Aug 2022 · 11:30 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 29' Steve Seddon

Y 40' Elliott Moore

Harvey Saunders 65' Y

Joshua Grant 90' Y

Y 90' Cameron Brannagan

Overview

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

Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Bradford City AFC	7	15
2	Sheffield Wednesday FC	7	14
3	Stockport County FC	8	13
4	Plymouth Argyle FC	8	13
5	Cambridge United FC	8	13
6	Huddersfield Town AFC	7	12
7	Burton Albion FC	8	12
8	AFC Wimbledon	8	12
9	Reading FC	7	11
10	Oxford United FC	6	11
11	Leyton Orient FC	7	10
12	Wycombe Wanderers FC	8	10
13	Stevenage FC	7	9
14	Leicester City FC	7	9
15	Blackpool FC	7	8
16	Luton Town FC	7	8
17	Mansfield Town FC	7	8
18	Barnsley FC	7	8
19	Bromley FC	7	8
20	Notts County FC	7	7
21	Doncaster Rovers FC	7	6
22	Milton Keynes Dons FC	7	6
23	Peterborough United FC	8	5
24	Wigan Athletic FC	7	4

Head-to-Head

Bristol Rovers FC 10 games · Avg 2.5 goals Oxford United FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-08-13 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC 2021-11-07 Oxford United FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC 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

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Aug	Oxford United FC	H	1–0	W
06 Aug	Burton Albion FC	A	4–0	W
30 Jul	Forest Green Rovers FC	H	1–2	L
07 Nov	Oxford United FC	A	2–2	D
09 May	Blackpool FC	A	0–1	L
01 May	Crewe Alexandra FC	H	0–1	L

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Aug	Bristol Rovers FC	A	0–1	L
06 Aug	Cambridge United FC	H	1–0	W
30 Jul	Derby County FC	A	0–1	L
30 Apr	Doncaster Rovers FC	H	1–1	D
23 Apr	Rotherham United FC	A	1–2	L
19 Apr	Milton Keynes Dons FC	H	1–0	W

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Oxford United FC

0-15

2/–

16-30

1/1

31-45

–/1

46-60

2/2

61-75

2/1

76+

6/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Oxford United FC

Mark Harris	3 G	1 A
Gatlin O'Donkor	3 G	1 A
Ciaron Brown	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bristol Rovers FC and Oxford United FC has kicked off!
5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
10' 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.
15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Billy Bodin suffering a number of foals already.
20' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Lewis Bate has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Oxford United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
29' Poor challenge from Steve Seddon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
34' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
39' James Connolly, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
40' A moment of madness from Elliott Moore on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Oxford United FC will be frustrated.
45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
55' The 23-year-old Tyler Goodrham has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
59' Jordan Rossiter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Glenn Whelan on 59 minute.
64' The whistle greets Matt Taylor as he departs to be replaced by Kyle Joseph.
65' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Harvey Saunders.
70' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
71' The supporters are chanting for Paul Coutts. He replaces Sam Finley on 71 minute.
73' Oxford United FC ring the changes. Billy Bodin has done his job and it is now time for Tyler Goodrham to step up.
78' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
79' Lewis Gibson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Gordon on 79 minute.
80' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Joshua Grant on, Harvey Saunders off on 80 minutes.
85' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
88' Fresh legs for Oxford United FC! Jodi Jones comes on to replace Steve Seddon.
89' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Steve Seddon is withdrawn and Jodi Jones gets his opportunity.
90' Joshua Grant has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
1-0 the final result. Oxford United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

32
Anssi Jaakkola
15
Paul Coutts ↑ 71'
5
Alfie Kilgour
14
Jordan Rossiter ↑ 59'
4
Joshua Grant ↑ 80'
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 80'
17
Lewis Gibson ↑ 79'

Coach Joey Barton

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

16
Ciaron Brown
12
Jodi Jones ↑ 89'
6
Alex Gorrin
–
Kyle Joseph ↑ 64'
27
Tyler Goodrham ↑ 73'
14
Lewis Bate ↑ 64'
21
Edward McGinty

Coach Karl Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Matt Taylor	3
Alex Jakubiak	2
Aaron Collins	2
Mark Harris	1
Chris Martin	1
Marcus McGuane	1
Luke Thomas	1
Sam Finley	1

Head to Head

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2022-08-13 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC W 2022-08-06 Burton Albion FC 0–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-07-30 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Forest Green Rovers FC L 2021-11-07 Oxford United FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC D 2021-05-09 Blackpool FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2021-05-01 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Crewe Alexandra FC L

Oxford United FC Form

2022-08-13 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC L 2022-08-06 Oxford United FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC W 2022-07-30 Derby County FC 1–0 Oxford United FC L 2022-04-30 Oxford United FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2022-04-23 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Oxford United FC L 2022-04-19 Oxford United FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.21 Bristol Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.99 Oxford United FC xG

I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Bristol Rovers FC43% Draw30% Oxford United FC27%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes45% 0% No55%

Avg goals/match: 2.2

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	65%	35%
± 2.5	38%	62%
± 3.5	19%	81%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw

73%

Draw or Oxford United FC

57%

Bristol Rovers FC or Oxford United FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Bristol Rovers FC27% Draw52% Oxford United FC21%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.2%

0 – 0

13.4%

1 – 0

Actual

0 – 1

9.7%

2 – 0

7.8%

2 – 1

7.8%

1 – 2

6.3%

0 – 2

5.2%

2 – 2

3 – 1

3.2%

3 – 0

3.1%

1 – 3

2.1%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap	Bristol Rovers FC covers	Push	Oxford United FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	12%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	22%	60%
-0.5	40%	—	60%
+0.5	72%	—	28%
+1	72%	18%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	8%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

38% ✗

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

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