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Bristol Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Sat 8 Sep 2018 · 12:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 86' Graham Carey
Tony Craig 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Referee Mark Griffiths
  • Referee Brett Huxtable
  • Referee Daniel Leach

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
2
Bristol Rovers FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Sep Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–0 D
01 Sep Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–1 D
25 Aug Southend United FC H 0–1 L
21 Aug Portsmouth FC H 1–2 L
18 Aug Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–1 W
11 Aug Accrington Stanley FC H 1–2 L
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Sep Bristol Rovers FC A 0–0 D
01 Sep Portsmouth FC A 0–3 L
25 Aug Peterborough United FC H 1–5 L
21 Aug Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
18 Aug Coventry City FC A 0–1 L
11 Aug Southend United FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Plymouth Argyle FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' 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 James Clarke suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Ireland international Jack Bonham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 35' Yann Songo'o, a Cameroon , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' It’s high time Darrell Clarke made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Joe Riley trudges off to be replaced by Scott Wootton on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Plymouth Argyle FC's compact .
  • 61' The crowd applauds Conor Grant as he leaves the pitch. Joel Grant steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 66' 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.
  • 68' Tom Nichols gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Gavin Reilly and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' A quiet spell here at . Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 78' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
  • 79' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Sam Matthews has done his job and it is now time for Stuart Sinclair to step up.
  • 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 85' Another change for Plymouth Argyle FC made on 85 minute. Jamie Ness leaves to be changed by Ryan Taylor.
  • 86' Graham Carey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tony Craig.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek Adams

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Niall Ennis 3
Josh Coburn 2
Macaulay Gillesphey 2
Alfie Kilgour 1
Luke McCormick 1
Adam Randell 1
Finn Azaz 1
Aaron Collins 1

Head to Head

2018-09-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2018-09-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2018-09-01 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2018-08-25 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Southend United FC L 2018-08-21 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC L 2018-08-18 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2018-08-11 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC L

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2018-09-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2018-09-01 Portsmouth FC 3–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2018-08-25 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–5 Peterborough United FC L 2018-08-21 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2018-08-18 Coventry City FC 1–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2018-08-11 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Southend United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 78% + Bristol Rovers FC or Draw 75%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC40% Draw35% Plymouth Argyle FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.61
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 77%
23%
± 1.5 48%
52%
± 2.5 22%
78%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
60%
Bristol Rovers FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC24% Draw60% Plymouth Argyle FC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 23% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 17% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 6% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

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