Bristol Rovers FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Southend United FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven Plane
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Southend United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 02 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 03 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Nov | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–3 | 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Southend United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 13' Goal! Tom Hopper scores his 29 goal in 89 matches.
- 18' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Edward Upson made 291 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Mark Little has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 25.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tony Craig on 27.
- 32' England international Stephen Humphrys has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' The deadlock is broken! Brandon Goodship gets on the scoresheet on 36 minutes.
- 41' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 42' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Robert Kiernan.
- 48' What a moment for Jonson Clarke-Harris! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' The crowd applauds Tom Hopper as he leaves the pitch. Stephen Humphrys steps in for Southend United FC.
- 56' What a strike from Abumere Ogogo! The score is 2-2.
- 61' Southend United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 63' The Southend United FC bench stirs into life. Jason Demetriou is withdrawn and Ethan Hamilton gets his opportunity.
- 68' 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.
- 71' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Tom Nichols has done his job and it is now time for Victor Adeboyejo to step up.
- 75' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Edward Upson makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 81' Alfie Kilgour has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
- 84' Brandon Goodship makes way for Emile Acquah at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southend United FC.
- 85' Richard Taylor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 85.
- 88' Tyler Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonson Clarke-Harris on 88 minute.
- 90' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Cameron Hargreaves comes on to replace Edward Upson.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Southend United FC.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 2
- 11
- 5
- 7
- 15
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Victor Adeboyejo 71'
- 33
- 6
- 4
- 9
Bench
-
17
Tyler Smith ↑ 88'
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 71'
-
36
Cameron Hargreaves ↑ 90'
- 18
- 1
- 28
- 35
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 13
- 24
- 15
- 2
- 11
- 18
-
9
Tom Hopper ↓ Stephen Humphrys 52'
- 5
-
14
Brandon Goodship ↓ Emile Acquah 84'
- 30
Bench
- 1
- 10
- 36
-
7
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 52'
-
16
Ethan Hamilton ↑ 63'
-
32
Emile Acquah ↑ 84'
- 43
Coach
Sol Campbell
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
2019-12-07
Bristol Rovers FC
4–2
Southend United FC
W
2019-11-23
Shrewsbury Town FC
3–4
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-11-02
Rochdale AFC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-10-26
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Portsmouth FC
D
2019-10-22
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-10-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Southend United FC Form
2019-12-07
Bristol Rovers FC
4–2
Southend United FC
L
2019-12-03
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-11-23
Southend United FC
0–4
Oxford United FC
L
2019-11-05
Portsmouth FC
4–1
Southend United FC
L
2019-11-02
Sunderland AFC
1–0
Southend United FC
L
2019-10-26
Southend United FC
1–3
Ipswich Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Southend United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Southend United FC
47%
Bristol Rovers FC or Southend United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southend United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Southend United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.