Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Cambridge United FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 7 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 12' James Connolly
Y 13' James Connolly
Y 14' Ryan Loft
Steve Seddon 41' Y
Paul Digby 48' Y
Y 56' Paul Coutts
Jack Lankester 89' Y
Y 90' John Marquis

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

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

1
5
Cambridge United FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
02 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–5 L
30 Dec Derby County FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–1 W
10 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–0 D
03 Dec Forest Green Rovers FC A 1–2 L
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Cambridge United FC A 2–1 W
01 Jan Cheltenham Town FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Exeter City FC H 3–4 L
26 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
17 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 2–1 W
10 Dec Port Vale FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Cambridge United FC have kicked off against Bristol Rovers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sam Smith makes it 1-0.
  • 10' James Gibbons has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 12' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. James Connolly gets a Yellow card.
  • 13' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. James Connolly gets a Yellow card.
  • 14' Ryan Loft is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
  • 19' 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.
  • 22' The England Josh Coburn breaks the deadlock on 22 minutes. 1-1!
  • 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' Sensational shot from Scott Sinclair. Bristol Rovers FC is back in the lead.
  • 34' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 39' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 41' That is a Yellow card for Cambridge United FC. Steve Seddon will be fuming at that decision.
  • 45' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Steve Seddon by Liam Bennett on 45 minute.
  • 48' Poor challenge from Paul Digby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 53' It’s high time Mark Bonner made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' That is a Yellow card for Bristol Rovers FC. Paul Coutts will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' England international James Brophy has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 64' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. John Marquis is hanging Ryan Loft on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Joe Ironside. He replaces Shilow Tracey on 70 minute.
  • 75' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Jubril Okedina has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 80' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Aaron Collins by Antony Evans on 80 minute.
  • 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paul Coutts made 366 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 89' Cambridge United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' The referee shows Bristol Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • With this win, Bristol Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Promise Omochere 2
Josh Coburn 2
Chris Martin 1
Luke Thomas 1
Greg Taylor 1
Joe Ironside 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Sam Smith 1

Head to Head

2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-01-02 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-12-30 Derby County FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC L 2022-12-26 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2022-12-10 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2022-12-03 Forest Green Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-01-01 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cheltenham Town FC W 2022-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 3–4 Exeter City FC L 2022-12-26 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2022-12-17 Charlton Athletic FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-12-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Port Vale FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Bristol Rovers FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC31% Draw29% Bristol Rovers FC40%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
69%
Cambridge United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC24% Draw48% Bristol Rovers FC28%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.