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 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Memorial Stadium that hosts another battle between Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' Brendan Galloway has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 39 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' It’s high time Steven Schumacher made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 14' What a strike from Finn Azaz! The score is 0-1.
- 19' 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.
- 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jordan Houghton.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Adam Randell is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ryan Loft.
- 42' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 46 minute. Luca Hoole leaves to be changed by Josh Coburn.
- 47' GOAL! Adam Randell scores on 45.
- 48' What a strike from Josh Coburn! The score is 1-2.
- 53' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 53.
- 57' What an equalizer from Aaron Collins!
- 62' Ryan Hardie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Morgan Whittaker on 62 minute.
- 65' James Gibbons has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Anderson on 65 minute.
- 67' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Joe Edwards is replaced by Conor Grant on 67 minute.
- 69' Plymouth Argyle FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 74' 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.
- 77' The whistle greets Adam Randell as he departs to be replaced by Matt Butcher.
- 82' 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.
- 83' Luke McCormick has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Collins on 83 minute.
- 88' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' The whistle greets Ryan Loft as he departs to be replaced by Scott Sinclair.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nigel Lonwijk.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| Alfie Kilgour | 1 |
| Luke McCormick | 1 |
| Adam Randell | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 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.

