Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2023-24

Cambridge United FC

2 – 0

Full Time

Bristol Rovers FC

Sat 19 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 6,390 HT 45' · FT 45'

Fejiri Okenabirhie 79' 1–0

Sullay Kaikai 90+6' 2–0

Y 13' Connor Taylor

Y 45' Antony Evans

Y 70' Luca Hoole

Michael Morrison 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 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	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

Cambridge United FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bristol Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-08-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 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

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

Bristol Rovers FC

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)

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' In just a few seconds Abbey Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Cambridge United FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
13' The referee calls foul for Connor Taylor. He receives a card.
18' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
23' George Thomas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
28' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
38' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
43' 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 Lewis Gordon suffering a number of foals already.
45' Antony Evans has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
50' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Marquis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cambridge United FC.
55' Cambridge United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
61' The whistle greets Antony Evans as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Loft.
64' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Sullay Kaikai on, Elias Kachunga off on 64 minutes.
69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
70' Luca Hoole catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 70.
71' The crowd applauds Aaron Collins as he leaves the pitch. Luke McCormick steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
73' Cambridge United FC make a change. Gassan Ahadme trudges off to be replaced by Fejiri Okenabirhie on 73 minutes.
74' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Danny Andrew is replaced by Harrison Dunk on 74 minute.
79' Fejiri Okenabirhie doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
83' The crowd applauds Sam Finley as he leaves the pitch. Lamare Bogarde steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
88' Michael Morrison has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 88.
90' The crowd applauds Jack Lankester as he leaves the pitch. Zeno Ibsen Rossi steps in for Cambridge United FC.
The points are shared — Cambridge United FC 2-0 Bristol Rovers FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
James Brophy
21
Elias Kachunga ↓ Sullay Kaikai 64'
10
Jack Lankester ↓ Zeno Ibsen Rossi 90'
5
Michael Morrison
6
Ryan Bennett
3
Danny Andrew ↓ Harrison Dunk 74'
1
Jack Stevens
8
George Thomas
4
Paul Digby
23
Gassan Ahadme ↓ Fejiri Okenabirhie 73'
2
Liam Bennett

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 61'
4
Joshua Grant
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 71'
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 61'
19
Harvey Vale ↑ 83'
22
Lamare Bogarde ↑ 83'
35
Matthew Hall

Coach Joey Barton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

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

✓ Correct

Cambridge United FC47% Draw28% Bristol Rovers FC25%

Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes50% 0% No50%

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

✓ Correct

Cambridge United FC31% Draw49% Bristol Rovers FC20%

Actual: 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.

Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Cambridge United FC Form

Bristol Rovers FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Clean Sheet