Bristol Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Thomas Harty
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Southend United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Mar | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Sunderland AFC.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Antoine Semenyo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 25' 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.
- 30' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke Leahy.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 38' Kyle Lafferty is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
- 39' What a strike from Jonson Clarke-Harris! The score is 1-0.
- 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alim Ozturk.
- 45' Cameron Hargreaves was booked on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Charlie Wyke. He replaces Kyle Lafferty on 46 minute.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Charlie Wyke is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sunderland AFC so far.
- 61' The 34-year-old Tom Flanagan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 68' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Ollie Clarke gets a Yellow card.
- 71' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Alim Ozturk departs to be replaced by Lynden Gooch.
- 75' The deadlock is broken! Jonson Clarke-Harris gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
- 80' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Jayden Mitchell-Lawson is replaced by James Daly.
- 83' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Cameron Hargreaves departs to be replaced by Josh Hare.
- 87' The whistle greets Josh Scowen as he departs to be replaced by Will Grigg.
- 90' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Michael Kelly comes on to replace Jonson Clarke-Harris.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bristol Rovers FC take all three points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 11
-
36
Cameron Hargreaves ↓ Josh Hare 83'
- 5
- 8
- 7
- 15
- 33
- 9
- 27
Bench
-
22
Josh Hare ↑ 83'
-
18
Michael Kelly ↑ 90'
- 23
- 24
- 26
- 1
-
17
James Daly ↑ 80'
Coach
Ben Garner
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 33
- 12
- 6
- 7
- 13
-
5
Alim Ozturk ↓ Lynden Gooch 71'
- 1
-
28
Josh Scowen ↓ Will Grigg 87'
- 4
-
8
Kyle Lafferty ↓ Charlie Wyke 46'
Bench
- 2
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 71'
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 46'
- 3
- 18
-
22
Will Grigg ↑ 87'
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke O'Nien | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Alex Rodman | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Lynden Gooch | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2020-03-10
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2020-03-07
Southend United FC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2020-02-29
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2020-02-22
Sunderland AFC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2020-02-15
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2020-02-11
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
59%
Bristol Rovers FC or Sunderland AFC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.