Bristol Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2023-24

Bristol Rovers FC

3 – 1

Full Time

Oxford United FC

Sat 27 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Memorial Stadium 9,363 HT 45' · FT 45'

Chris Martin 16' 1–0

Luke Thomas 22' 2–0

2–1 58' Mark Harris

Harvey Vale 77' 3–1

James Wilson 34' Y

Y 45' Fin Stevens

Overview

Match Preview

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)

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)

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

2024-01-27 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC 2023-10-07 Oxford United FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-02-25 Oxford United FC 0–3 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-08-13 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC 2021-11-07 Oxford United FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC

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

Oxford United FC

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)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

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' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
10' 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.
15' 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.
16' Goal! Chris Martin scores his 54 goal in 385 matches.
21' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Cameron Brannagan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
22' Goal! Luke Thomas scores his 16 goal in 374 matches.
27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
34' James Wilson was booked on 34.
39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Harvey Vale, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
44' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
45' Fin Stevens was booked on 45.
46' The supporters are chanting for Tyler Burey. He replaces Stephan Negru on 46 minute.
51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
58' What a strike from Mark Harris! The score is 2-1.
63' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Oxford United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
68' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
73' The whistle greets George Friend as he departs to be replaced by Lewis Gordon.
74' Marcus McGuane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh McEachran on 74 minute.
77' GOAL! Harvey Vale scores on 77.
81' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 81 minute. Tyler Goodrham leaves to be changed by Gatlin O'Donkor.
82' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 82 minute. James Wilson leaves to be changed by James Connolly.
87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Oxford United FC.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Des Buckingham

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
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

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-01-27 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC W 2024-01-23 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Exeter City FC L 2024-01-20 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Blackpool FC L 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

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

✓ Correct

Bristol Rovers FC48% Draw25% Oxford United FC27%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes60% 0% No40%

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

✗ Wrong

Bristol Rovers FC34% Draw44% Oxford United FC22%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.9%

2 – 1

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

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.