Bristol Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Robinson (England)
- Assistant 1 Callum Jones (England)
- Assistant 2
- Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)
3 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Bradford City AFC | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | Burton Albion FC | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 8 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | Carlisle United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 01 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bristol Rovers FC is hosting Oxford United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Oxford United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 16' What composure from Chris Martin! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 21' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oxford United FC's shape.
- 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Luke Thomas makes it 2-0.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcus McGuane, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! James Wilson argues furiously but the card stands.
- 39' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 44' Kamil Conteh is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
- 45' Fin Stevens was booked on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Tyler Burey. He replaces Stephan Negru on 46 minute.
- 51' Portugal international Ruben Rodrigues has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' What a strike from Mark Harris! The score is 2-1.
- 63' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 68' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 73' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. George Friend is replaced by Lewis Gordon.
- 74' The whistle greets Josh McEachran as he departs to be replaced by Marcus McGuane.
- 77' A stunning finish from Harvey Vale — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 81' Oxford United FC make a change. Tyler Goodrham trudges off to be replaced by Gatlin O'Donkor on 81 minutes.
- 82' James Connolly is replacing James Wilson for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Bristol Rovers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 18
-
32
George Friend ↓ Lewis Gordon 73'
- 6
-
5
James Wilson ↓ James Connolly 82'
- 11
- 21
- 25
- 19
- 22
- 31
Bench
- 9
- 20
- 23
- 30
- 33
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↑ 73'
-
2
James Connolly ↑ 82'
Coach
Matt Taylor
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
-
6
Josh McEachran ↓ Marcus McGuane 74'
- 8
- 1
- 5
- 20
- 19
-
28
Stephan Negru ↓ Tyler Burey 46'
- 15
- 22
Bench
-
16
Tyler Burey ↑ 46'
- 4
- 13
- 17
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 74'
-
39
Gatlin O'Donkor ↑ 81'
- 14
Coach
Des Buckingham
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Taylor | 3 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Marcus McGuane | 1 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Sam Finley | 1 |
| Harvey Vale | 1 |
| Antony Evans | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2024-01-27
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Oxford United FC
L
2024-01-23
Oxford United FC
0–1
Barnsley FC
L
2024-01-13
Carlisle United FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
W
2024-01-06
Coventry City FC
6–2
Oxford United FC
L
2024-01-01
Charlton Athletic FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2023-12-29
Oxford United FC
2–3
Derby County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Oxford United FC
52%
Bristol Rovers FC or Oxford United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.