Bristol Rovers FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Southend United FC — League One .
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ron Ganfield
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee G. Read
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Bradford City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 11' Controversy at the stadium! Stefan Payne argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 16' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Liam Sercombe is withdrawn and Alex Rodman gets his opportunity.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' Southend United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 38' Simon Cox has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' Brilliant from the ! Tom Hopper makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 40.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ben Coker.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Southend United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Southend United FC's compact .
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' 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 Sam Mantom suffering a number of foals already.
- 68' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Tom Nichols has done his job and it is now time for Gavin Reilly to step up.
- 73' Southend United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 75' Alex Jakubiak is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 76' It’s a booking for Southend United FC player. Jason Demetriou gets a Yellow card.
- 77' A tactical swap from Southend United FC — Simon Cox on, Theo Robinson off on 77 minutes.
- 82' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 86' Southend United FC make a change. Stephen McLaughlin trudges off to be replaced by Stephen Hendrie on 86 minutes.
- 90' Mark Oxley was booked on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for Southend United FC to replace Michael Kightly by Michael Klass on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Southend United FC players.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 2
- 15
- 16
- 5
- 8
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↓ Alex Rodman 18'
- 23
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Gavin Reilly 68'
-
9
Stefan Payne ↓ Alex Jakubiak 68'
- 6
Bench
- 31
- 28
- 32
-
33
Alex Rodman ↑ 18'
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 68'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 68'
- 11
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 48
- 3
- 24
- 6
- 2
- 11
-
7
Michael Kightly ↓ Michael Klass 90'
- 18
-
31
Theo Robinson ↓ Simon Cox 77'
- 9
Bench
- 13
- 27
-
20
Michael Klass ↑ 90'
- 43
-
10
Simon Cox ↑ 77'
- 28
-
32
Stephen Hendrie ↑ 86'
Coach
Chris Powell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Hopper | 2 |
| Alfie Kilgour | 2 |
| Edward Upson | 1 |
| Abumere Ogogo | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Terrell Egbri | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
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
2018-08-04
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-04-15
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Southend United FC xG
I would bet for:
Southend United FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southend United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Southend United FC
69%
Bristol Rovers FC or Southend United FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southend United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
2.5%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Southend United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.