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

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League One · 2023-24

Bristol Rovers FC

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Peterborough United FC

Sat 20 Apr 2024 · 14:00 UTC Memorial Stadium 8,714 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 41' Joel Randall

0–2 90+5' Ricky Jade-Jones

Luke Thomas 45' Y

Luca Hoole 69' Y

Y 90' Josh Knight

Overview

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

Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Tom Reeves
Assistant 1 Hugh Gilroy (England)
Assistant 2

3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 5.0 goals/game

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 11 games · Avg 2.1 goals Peterborough United FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-04-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC 2023-09-30 Peterborough United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-04-29 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-11-19 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Peterborough United FC 2021-01-26 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Apr	Peterborough United FC	H	0–2	L
16 Apr	Cambridge United FC	H	1–0	W
13 Apr	Cheltenham Town FC	A	3–1	W
09 Apr	Reading FC	H	0–2	L
06 Apr	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	0–2	L
01 Apr	Shrewsbury Town FC	H	0–0	D

Peterborough United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Apr	Bristol Rovers FC	A	2–0	W
16 Apr	Fleetwood Town FC	H	4–1	W
13 Apr	Oxford United FC	A	0–5	L
10 Apr	Port Vale FC	H	3–0	W
01 Apr	Leyton Orient FC	A	2–1	W
29 Mar	Carlisle United FC	H	1–3	L

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at Memorial Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' 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 Malik Mothersille suffering a number of foals already.
6' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Connor Taylor is replaced by James Connolly on 6 minute.
11' Over 11 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
16' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Peterborough United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
21' Peterborough United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
26' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
31' Peterborough United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
41' Goal! Joel Randall scores his 21 goal in 198 matches.
45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luke Thomas on 45.
50' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Peterborough United FC backline.
52' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Rossiter departs to be replaced by Kamil Conteh.
57' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
64' The crowd applauds James Dornelly as he leaves the pitch. Jadel Katongo steps in for Peterborough United FC.
69' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
73' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Luke Thomas departs to be replaced by Harry Vaughan.
78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
83' Archie Collins is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Peterborough United FC so far.
84' Jadel Katongo makes way for Romoney Crichlow-Noble at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Peterborough United FC.
89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Josh Knight is booked for Peterborough United FC — card on 90.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

Peterborough United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Ferguson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ricky Jade-Jones	3
Tom Lockyer	1
David Ajiboye	1
Matt Godden	1
Joel Randall	1
Mark O'Hara	1
Joe Ward	1
Kwame Poku	1

Head to Head

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-04-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC L 2024-04-16 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC W 2024-04-13 Cheltenham Town FC 1–3 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-04-09 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Reading FC L 2024-04-06 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2024-04-01 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC D

Peterborough United FC Form

2024-04-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC W 2024-04-16 Peterborough United FC 4–1 Fleetwood Town FC W 2024-04-13 Oxford United FC 5–0 Peterborough United FC L 2024-04-10 Peterborough United FC 3–0 Port Vale FC W 2024-04-01 Leyton Orient FC 1–2 Peterborough United FC W 2024-03-29 Peterborough United FC 1–3 Carlisle United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.02 Bristol Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.1 Peterborough United FC xG

I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Peterborough United FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Bristol Rovers FC32% Draw32% Peterborough United FC36%

Actual: Peterborough United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes44% 0% No56%

Avg goals/match: 2.12

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	86%	14%
± 1.5	63%	37%
± 2.5	36%	64%
± 3.5	17%	83%
± 4.5	7%	93%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw

64%

Draw or Peterborough United FC

68%

Bristol Rovers FC or Peterborough United FC

68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Bristol Rovers FC22% Draw53% Peterborough United FC25%

Actual: Peterborough United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.4%

0 – 0

14.3%

0 – 1

11.9%

1 – 0

10.9%

1 – 2

7.2%

0 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

6.7%

2 – 0

2 – 2

3.8%

1 – 3

2.7%

0 – 3

2.5%

3 – 1

2.3%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap	Bristol Rovers FC covers	Push	Peterborough United FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	9%	88%
-1.5	12%	—	88%
-1	12%	19%	69%
-0.5	31%	—	69%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	21%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✓

Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet

37% ✗

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