Bristol Rovers FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2023-24 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 12 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Assistant 1 Paul Hodskinson
- Assistant 2 Alex James (England)
7 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 10.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Stevenage FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Josh Magennis | 3 G | 4 A |
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 2 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Stevenage FC.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Connor Taylor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 13 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' 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.
- 25' 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.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' That looks like a foul for a card for Louis Thompson.
- 37' It’s gonna be a card for Sam Finley.
- 40' GOAL! Jamie Reid fires home to make it 0-1!
- 45' Nick Freeman picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Antony Evans was booked on 46.
- 46' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! George Friend comes on to replace Lamare Bogarde.
- 48' A change in the Stevenage FC ranks — Terence Vancooten exits the field as Nathan Thompson enters on 48.
- 53' Jordan Roberts has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 57' Bristol Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 61' Stevenage FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 66' The crowd applauds Louis Thompson as he leaves the pitch. Finley Burns steps in for Stevenage FC.
- 67' The whistle greets Kane Hemmings as he departs to be replaced by Elliott List.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Ben Thompson. He replaces Jake Forster-Caskey on 69 minute.
- 73' It’s a booking for Stevenage FC player. Finley Burns gets a card.
- 78' Netherlands international Lamare Bogarde has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 79' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 79 minute. Luca Hoole leaves to be changed by John Marquis.
- 83' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Chris Martin makes it 1-1.
- 84' Bristol Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Connor Taylor on 88 minutes.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. James Gibbons is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — card on 90.
- 90' James Gibbons has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jevani Brown on 90 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 6
- 10
-
20
Jevani Brown ↓ James Gibbons 90'
-
4
Joshua Grant ↓ Harvey Vale 46'
- 21
-
30
Luca Hoole ↓ John Marquis 79'
- 25
- 33
- 17
-
22
Lamare Bogarde ↓ George Friend 46'
Bench
-
32
George Friend ↑ 46'
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 79'
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 90'
- 7
- 3
-
19
Harvey Vale ↑ 46'
- 35
Coach
Joey Barton
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Kane Hemmings ↓ Elliott List 67'
- 19
- 3
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Finley Burns 66'
- 11
- 8
- 15
- 2
- 5
- 1
- 10
Bench
-
24
Ben Thompson ↑ 69'
-
4
Nathan Thompson ↑ 48'
-
9
Elliott List ↑ 67'
- 20
-
17
Finley Burns ↑ 66'
- 12
- 22
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Reid | 3 |
| Chris Martin | 2 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Antony Evans | 1 |
| Kane Hemmings | 1 |
| Jake Forster-Caskey | 1 |
| Jordan Roberts | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-10-24
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Stevenage FC
D
2023-10-21
Burton Albion FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-10-07
Oxford United FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-10-03
Bristol Rovers FC
3–0
Port Vale FC
W
2023-09-30
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-09-23
Bristol Rovers FC
4–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Stevenage FC
52%
Bristol Rovers FC or Stevenage FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.