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

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League One · 2022-23

Bristol Rovers FC

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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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

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

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

Events

Match Events

0' The game is set. Bristol Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
15' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
25' Oxford United 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.
29' Steve Seddon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
34' What composure from John Marquis! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
39' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
40' Controversy at the stadium! Elliott Moore argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
50' 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.
55' The 24-year-old Kyle Joseph 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' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Matt Taylor is replaced by Kyle Joseph.
65' Harvey Saunders has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
70' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Marcus McGuane has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
71' Paul Coutts has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Finley on 71 minute.
73' The supporters are chanting for Tyler Goodrham. He replaces Billy Bodin on 73 minute.
78' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
79' Lewis Gibson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lewis Gordon at the 79 minute mark.
80' The supporters are chanting for Joshua Grant. He replaces Harvey Saunders on 80 minute.
85' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oxford United FC's shape.
88' The whistle greets Steve Seddon as he departs to be replaced by Jodi Jones.
89' The whistle greets Steve Seddon as he departs to be replaced by Jodi Jones.
90' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Joshua Grant gets a Yellow card.
Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

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
Elliot Lee	1
Mark Harris	1
Chris Martin	1
Marcus McGuane	1
Luke Thomas	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.