Bristol Rovers FC vs Scunthorpe United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bristol Rovers FC vs Scunthorpe United FC — League One .
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Scunthorpe United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Lee Collins
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Samuel Ogles
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Barnet FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 27 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Bristol Rovers FC and Scunthorpe United FC.
- 5' Scunthorpe United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' What composure from Lee Novak! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 20' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Stefan Payne has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' The 33-year-old Jak Alnwick has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Scunthorpe United FC make a change. Ryan Colclough trudges off to be replaced by Kyle Wootton on 37 minutes.
- 39' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.
- 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Scunthorpe United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Liam Sercombe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 47' What a moment for Liam Sercombe! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 57' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Scunthorpe United FC's shape.
- 60' Lee Novak has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for James Clarke.
- 68' Belgium international Funso-King Ojo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Nichols on 69.
- 74' A moment of madness from Matthew Lund on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Scunthorpe United FC will be frustrated.
- 78' Matthew Lund adds to his 0 season tally! Scunthorpe United FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 78' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Matthews is hanging Kyle Bennett on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Scunthorpe United FC's compact .
- 84' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Tony Craig exits the field as Alex Rodman enters on 84.
- 85' The Scunthorpe United FC bench stirs into life. Ike Ugbo is withdrawn and Cameron Burgess gets his opportunity.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Perch.
- It finishes all square. Bristol Rovers FC and Scunthorpe United FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 15
-
5
Tony Craig ↓ Alex Rodman 84'
-
8
Ollie Clarke C ↓ Alex Jakubiak 85'
- 14
- 7
-
23
Kyle Bennett ↓ Sam Matthews 78'
- 10
- 9
- 13
- 29
Bench
- 21
- 22
-
33
Alex Rodman ↑ 84'
- 27
- 6
-
26
Sam Matthews ↑ 78'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 85'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Scunthorpe United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
49
Ryan Colclough ↓ Kyle Wootton 37'
- 7
- 20
- 23
- 6
- 17
-
9
Ike Ugbo ↓ Cameron Burgess 85'
- 3
- 25
- 12
Bench
- 33
-
21
Cameron Burgess ↑ 85'
- 15
- 8
- 27
-
29
Kyle Wootton ↑ 37'
- 19
Coach
Stuart McCall
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matthew Lund | 1 |
| Lee Novak | 1 |
| Liam Sercombe | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
Bristol Rovers FC Form
Scunthorpe United FC Form
2018-11-17
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-11-10
Scunthorpe United FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2018-11-03
Scunthorpe United FC
3–3
Oxford United FC
D
2018-10-27
Scunthorpe United FC
1–4
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2018-10-23
Blackpool FC
1–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2018-10-20
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Scunthorpe United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Scunthorpe United FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Scunthorpe United FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Scunthorpe United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Scunthorpe United FC
65%
Bristol Rovers FC or Scunthorpe United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Scunthorpe United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Scunthorpe United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.