Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Assistant 1 Graham Kane
- Assistant 2 Michael Webb
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Stevenage FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 May | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 May | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 02 May | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cambridge United FC and Bristol Rovers FC get this one started.
- 5' Sam Finley needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Connor Taylor.
- 18' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' Ryan Loft has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 57 appearances.
- 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Bristol Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Harvey Vale, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. James Brophy has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Antony Evans is replaced by Ryan Loft.
- 64' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Elias Kachunga has done his job and it is now time for Sullay Kaikai to step up.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' A moment of madness from Luca Hoole on 70 minutes earns him a card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Luke McCormick. He replaces Aaron Collins on 71 minute.
- 73' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Gassan Ahadme has done his job and it is now time for Fejiri Okenabirhie to step up.
- 74' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Danny Andrew is replaced by Harrison Dunk.
- 79' Fejiri Okenabirhie makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Cambridge United FC are in front.
- 83' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lamare Bogarde is hanging Sam Finley on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Michael Morrison on 88 minutes.
- 90' Time for substitution for Cambridge United FC. Jack Lankester is replaced by Zeno Ibsen Rossi.
- Full Time. Cambridge United FC beats Bristol Rovers FC
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
21
Elias Kachunga ↓ Sullay Kaikai 64'
- 10
- 5
- 6
-
3
Danny Andrew ↓ Harrison Dunk 74'
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 23
- 2
Bench
-
14
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 64'
-
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 73'
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↑ 74'
-
16
Zeno Ibsen Rossi ↑ 90'
- 15
- 13
- 22
Coach
Mark Bonner
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Scott Sinclair 61'
-
6
Sam Finley ↓ Lamare Bogarde 83'
-
10
Aaron Collins ↓ Luke McCormick 71'
- 11
-
21
Antony Evans ↓ Ryan Loft 61'
- 30
- 25
- 33
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↓ Harvey Vale 83'
- 17
Bench
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 61'
- 4
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 71'
-
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 61'
-
19
Harvey Vale ↑ 83'
-
22
Lamare Bogarde ↑ 83'
- 35
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| Promise Omochere | 2 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Greg Taylor | 1 |
| Joe Ironside | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-08-19
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-08-15
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Stevenage FC
L
2023-08-12
Fleetwood Town FC
0–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-08-05
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
W
2023-05-07
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
W
2023-05-03
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-08-19
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-08-15
Charlton Athletic FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-08-12
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2023-08-05
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2023-05-07
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-05-02
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.43
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
53%
Cambridge United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.