Bristol Rovers FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Stevenage FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Assistant 1 Gregory Read (England)
- Assistant 2 Lee Venamore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Stevenage FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Wrexham AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Crawley Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Stockport County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G | |
| Josh Magennis | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bristol Rovers FC and Stevenage FC is underway.
- 5' Charlie Goode, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 12' Stevenage FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jamie Reid on 12.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit 21 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 28' Stevenage FC ring the changes. Jake Forster-Caskey has done his job and it is now time for Harvey White to step up.
- 32' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 32 minute. Ruel Sotiriou leaves to be changed by Isaac Hutchinson.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Harvey White argues furiously but the card stands.
- 41' Luke Thomas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 45' Poor challenge from Taylor Moore. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 49' It’s gonna be a card for Elliott List.
- 53' It’s gonna be a card for Louis Thompson.
- 58' Bristol Rovers 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.
- 63' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Matt Butcher exits the field as Shaqai Forde enters on 63.
- 68' Brandon Hanlan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyle Edwards at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Stevenage FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Stevenage FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Dan Butler. He replaces Lewis Freestone on 81 minute.
- 86' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Stevenage FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 10
- 14
-
4
Taylor Moore ↓ Scott Sinclair 63'
- 5
- 11
-
26
Matt Butcher ↓ Shaqai Forde 63'
- 24
- 17
- 31
- 37
Bench
- 8
-
19
Isaac Hutchinson ↑ 32'
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 63'
- 29
- 25
-
28
Shaqai Forde ↑ 63'
- 35
Coach
Calderon
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Jamie Reid ↓ Daniel Sweeney 81'
-
29
Kyle Edwards ↓ Brandon Hanlan 68'
- 23
- 11
-
17
Elliott List ↓ Daniel Phillips 68'
- 8
-
16
Lewis Freestone ↓ Dan Butler 81'
- 15
- 2
- 5
- 1
Bench
-
3
Dan Butler ↑ 81'
-
27
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 68'
- 9
-
18
Harvey White ↑ 28'
-
22
Daniel Phillips ↑ 68'
-
6
Daniel Sweeney ↑ 81'
- 41
Coach
Alex Revell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Reid | 3 |
| Chris Martin | 2 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Antony Evans | 1 |
| Kane Hemmings | 1 |
| Jake Forster-Caskey | 1 |
| Jordan Roberts | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2025-04-21
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Stevenage FC
L
2025-04-18
Wrexham AFC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2025-04-12
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Exeter City FC
L
2025-04-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2025-04-01
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2025-03-29
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Mansfield Town FC
L
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Stevenage FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Stevenage FC
67%
Bristol Rovers FC or Stevenage FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.