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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 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

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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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC is underway.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 20' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' Gary Sawyer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at . Plymouth Argyle FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
  • 40' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Scott Wootton. He replaces Joe Riley on 46 minute.
  • 51' Plymouth Argyle FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 56' Plymouth Argyle FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 61' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joel Grant is hanging Conor Grant on the field on 61 minute.
  • 66' Plymouth Argyle FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 68' The whistle greets Gavin Reilly as he departs to be replaced by Tom Nichols.
  • 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 78' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 79' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stuart Sinclair is hanging Sam Matthews on the field on 79 minute.
  • 84' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 85' Ryan Taylor gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Jamie Ness and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Graham Carey on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tony Craig.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Adam Randell 1
Finn Azaz 1
Aaron Collins 1
Ruben Lameiras 1
Tony Craig 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.