Bristol Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 15 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 5 G | |
| Will Evans | 3 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Finn Azaz made 145 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 14' Goal! Finn Azaz scores his 37 goal in 145 matches.
- 19' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
- 23' It’s a booking for Plymouth Argyle FC player. Jordan Houghton gets a Yellow card.
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' Plymouth Argyle FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 36' Scott Sinclair has been relatively quiet despite scoring 40 goals in his last 424 appearances.
- 37' Ryan Loft picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Coburn is hanging Luca Hoole on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' Adam Randell has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 48' Goal! Josh Coburn scores his 32 goal in 395 matches.
- 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 57' A stunning finish from Aaron Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 62' The whistle greets Morgan Whittaker as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Hardie.
- 65' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 65 minute. Harry Anderson leaves to be changed by James Gibbons.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Conor Grant. He replaces Joe Edwards on 67 minute.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Brendan Galloway.
- 74' It’s high time Joey Barton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 77' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matt Butcher is hanging Adam Randell on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 83' Luke McCormick is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Collins at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' Brendan Galloway is a natural left-back and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
- 89' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Loft is withdrawn and Scott Sinclair gets his opportunity.
- 90' A moment of madness from Nigel Lonwijk on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
- It finishes all square. Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
10
Aaron Collins ↓ Luke McCormick 83'
-
19
Harry Anderson ↓ James Gibbons 65'
- 14
- 1
- 21
-
18
Ryan Loft ↓ Scott Sinclair 89'
-
30
Luca Hoole ↓ Josh Coburn 46'
- 17
- 37
- 3
Bench
- 32
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 65'
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 89'
- 20
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 83'
- 22
-
40
Josh Coburn ↑ 46'
Coach
Joey Barton
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 22
- 17
-
8
Joe Edwards ↓ Conor Grant 67'
- 1
- 5
-
20
Adam Randell ↓ Matt Butcher 77'
- 11
-
19
Morgan Whittaker ↓ Ryan Hardie 62'
- 18
- 21
Bench
-
15
Conor Grant ↑ 67'
- 25
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 62'
-
7
Matt Butcher ↑ 77'
- 36
- 44
- 46
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Niall Ennis | 3 |
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| Macaulay Gillesphey | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
| Tony Craig | 1 |
| Gavin Reilly | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2022-10-22
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-10-15
Cheltenham Town FC
1–4
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2022-10-11
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2022-10-08
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-10-01
Exeter City FC
2–2
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2022-09-24
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2022-10-22
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-10-15
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–4
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-10-08
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2022-10-04
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2022-10-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-09-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Plymouth Argyle FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
63%
Bristol Rovers FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

