Burton Albion FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 15 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christopher Pollard (England)
- Assistant 1 Ollie Williams
- Assistant 2 Danny Gratton
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 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Reading FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
6/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 3 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 3 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Burton Albion FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Burton Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 7' Antony Evans has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
- 12' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 18' A moment of madness from Jasper Moon on 18 minutes earns him a card. Burton Albion FC will be frustrated.
- 23' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 26' The DR Congo forward Bez Lubala breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 1-1!
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jasper Moon, as he is very good at scoring at Pirelli Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Gibbons suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' Against the run of play, Bez Lubala has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 53' Joe Powell needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 25 Yellow cards this season.
- 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' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' It’s gonna be a card for Ryan Woods.
- 66' Another change for Burton Albion FC made on 66 minute. Ciaran Gilligan leaves to be changed by Mason Bennett.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Max Crocombe is booked for Burton Albion FC — card on 70.
- 75' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 76' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Antony Evans has done his job and it is now time for Lamare Bogarde to step up.
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joe Powell makes it 3-1.
- 84' Kwadwo Baah has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
- 85' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lewis Gordon is hanging Chris Martin on the field on 85 minute.
- 88' It’s gonna be a card for Mark Helm.
- 89' Another change for Burton Albion FC made on 89 minute. Bez Lubala leaves to be changed by Rekeem Harper.
- 90' A moment of madness from Lamare Bogarde on 90 minutes earns him a card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Time for substitution for Burton Albion FC. Kwadwo Baah is replaced by Josh Gordon.
- 4-1 the final result. Bristol Rovers FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 12
- 37
- 6
- 3
- 1
-
24
Kwadwo Baah ↓ Josh Gordon 90'
-
25
Ciaran Gilligan ↓ Mason Bennett 66'
- 17
- 4
-
15
Bez Lubala ↓ Rekeem Harper 89'
Bench
-
8
Rekeem Harper ↑ 89'
-
11
Mason Bennett ↑ 66'
- 30
-
10
Josh Gordon ↑ 90'
- 14
-
9
Cole Stockton ↑ 89'
- 22
Coach
Dino Maamria
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
18
Chris Martin ↓ Lewis Gordon 85'
- 8
- 10
-
28
James Gibbons ↓ John Marquis 76'
- 7
- 4
-
21
Antony Evans ↓ Lamare Bogarde 76'
- 33
- 17
- 19
Bench
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 76'
- 6
- 30
- 25
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↑ 85'
-
22
Lamare Bogarde ↑ 76'
- 35
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antony Evans | 3 |
| Bez Lubala | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Ben Fox | 1 |
| Charlie Kirk | 1 |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 1 |
| Lucas Akins | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2023-10-21
Burton Albion FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-10-14
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-10-09
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-10-03
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2023-09-30
Reading FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2023-09-23
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Fleetwood Town FC
D
Bristol Rovers FC Form
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
2023-09-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
46%
Burton Albion FC or Bristol Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.