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 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Assistant 1 Gregory Read (England)
- Assistant 2 Lee Venamore
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
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Memorial Stadium!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 12' A stunning finish from Jamie Reid — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' A change in the Stevenage FC ranks — Jake Forster-Caskey exits the field as Harvey White enters on 28.
- 32' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Isaac Hutchinson on, Ruel Sotiriou off on 32 minutes.
- 36' Harvey White is having his name booked by the referee on 36.
- 41' Stevenage FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Taylor Moore on 45.
- 49' A moment of madness from Elliott List on 49 minutes earns him a card. Stevenage FC will be frustrated.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Louis Thompson.
- 58' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 63' Shaqai Forde is replacing Matt Butcher for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 68' Brandon Hanlan gets the nod from Stevenage FC. He replaces Kyle Edwards and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Stevenage 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.
- 78' Jed Ward has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' The whistle greets Lewis Freestone as he departs to be replaced by Dan Butler.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Stevenage FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Stevenage FC take all three 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 |
| Jake Forster-Caskey | 1 |
| Jordan Roberts | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Antony Evans | 1 |
| Kane Hemmings | 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.