Burton Albion FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One .
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Morris
- Referee Matthew Parry
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Chris Sarginson
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Southend United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | Walsall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Luton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Burton Albion FC get us underway at .
- 5' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Lucas Akins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stephen Quinn made 372 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Burton Albion FC is showing some good football. However, Burton Albion FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darrell Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 36' The 32-year-old Dimitar Evtimov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Scott Fraser.
- 45' Ollie Clarke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Burton Albion FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Scott Fraser exits the field as Ben Fox enters on 55.
- 60' A quiet spell here at . Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 65' Ireland international Jack Bonham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 67' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Sercombe departs to be replaced by Sam Matthews.
- 70' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Michael Kelly comes on to replace Joe Partington.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ollie Clarke on 74 minutes.
- 77' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 77 minute. Alex Rodman leaves to be changed by Gavin Reilly.
- 78' The whistle greets William Miller as he departs to be replaced by Joe Sbarra.
- 83' Burton Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 88' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 89' The Burton Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Jake Hesketh departs to be replaced by Devante Cole.
- 90' Ben Fox puts Burton Albion FC on the lead.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Burton Albion FC take all three points.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 5
- 6
- 2
-
18
William Miller ↓ Joe Sbarra 78'
- 4
- 14
- 10
-
8
Jake Hesketh ↓ Devante Cole 89'
- 26
-
7
Scott Fraser ↓ Ben Fox 55'
Bench
- 20
- 3
- 19
-
9
Joe Sbarra ↑ 78'
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 89'
- 16
-
12
Ben Fox ↑ 55'
Coach
Nigel Clough
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 8
- 24
-
22
Joe Partington ↓ Michael Kelly 70'
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↓ Sam Matthews 67'
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Gavin Reilly 77'
- 13
- 6
- 17
Bench
- 21
- 16
-
28
Michael Kelly ↑ 70'
- 23
- 9
-
26
Sam Matthews ↑ 67'
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 77'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antony Evans | 3 |
| Bez Lubala | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Sam Winnall | 1 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Ben Fox | 1 |
| Charlie Kirk | 1 |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2018-10-13
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2018-10-06
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2018-10-02
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Southend United FC
L
2018-09-29
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Scunthorpe United FC
D
2018-09-15
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Sunderland AFC
W
2018-09-08
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
Bristol Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.09
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
53%
Burton Albion FC or Bristol Rovers FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 26% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.