Bristol Rovers FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Reading FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1 Alan Cresswell (England)
- Assistant 2
5 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 12.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29 Mar | Port Vale FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 12 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 29 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jack Marriott | 8 G |
| Jacob Brown | 2 G |
| George Earthy | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Reading FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 8' Assisted by Tyler Bindon with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Smith makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 18' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 28' 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.
- 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. Matt Taylor might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joel Pereira made 69 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 43' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 45' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lewis Wing makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 46' Luke McCormick makes way for Chris Martin at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 51' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Amadou Salif Mbengue has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' Brandon Aguilera gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Grant Ward and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' Jack Hunt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luca Hoole on 70 minute.
- 71' Michael Craig is replacing Kelvin Ehibhationhan for the Reading FC side.
- 76' Reading 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.
- 80' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Andy Yiadom is replaced by Kelvin Abrefa on 80 minute.
- 85' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Jack Hunt.
- It finishes all square. Bristol Rovers FC and Reading FC share the spoils 0-2.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Grant Ward ↓ Brandon Aguilera 62'
- 11
- 20
- 21
-
23
Luke McCormick ↓ Chris Martin 46'
-
30
Luca Hoole ↓ Jack Hunt 70'
- 3
- 17
- 2
- 22
- 31
Bench
-
42
Jack Hunt ↑ 70'
-
18
Chris Martin ↑ 46'
- 5
- 7
- 14
- 33
-
10
Brandon Aguilera ↑ 62'
Coach
Matt Taylor
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Andy Yiadom ↓ Kelvin Abrefa 80'
- 29
- 10
- 22
- 7
- 2
- 11
- 27
- 24
- 15
-
4
Ben Elliott ↓ Paul Mukairu 71'
Bench
- 1
- 20
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 71'
-
30
Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 80'
-
36
Michael Craig ↑ 71'
- 8
- 19
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Chem Campbell | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
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
2024-03-29
Port Vale FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-03-16
Lincoln City FC
5–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-03-12
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Reading FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Reading FC
70%
Bristol Rovers FC or Reading FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 22% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.