Cambridge United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2024-25

Cambridge United FC

0 – 1

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Bristol Rovers FC

Sat 4 Jan 2025 · 12:30 UTC Abbey Stadium 6,467 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 26' Luke Thomas

Y 8' Grant Ward

Korey Smith 45' Y

Michael Morrison 45' Y

Y 45' Ruel Sotiriou

Michael Morrison 90' YR

Y 90' James Wilson

Josh Stokes 90' Y

Y 90' Isaac Hutchinson

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 Sam Mulhall (England)
Assistant 1 Graham Horwood (England)
Assistant 2 Stuart Butler

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

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

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-04 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2024-08-31 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC 2024-04-16 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC 2023-08-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Jan	Bristol Rovers FC	H	0–1	L
01 Jan	Reading FC	H	1–3	L
29 Dec	Leyton Orient FC	A	0–2	L
26 Dec	Charlton Athletic FC	A	1–2	L
20 Dec	Huddersfield Town AFC	H	0–4	L
14 Dec	Wrexham AFC	A	2–2	D

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Jan	Cambridge United FC	A	1–0	W
01 Jan	Leyton Orient FC	H	2–3	L
29 Dec	Stevenage FC	A	0–3	L
26 Dec	Exeter City FC	A	1–3	L
21 Dec	Wrexham AFC	H	1–1	D
14 Dec	Birmingham City FC	A	0–2	L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)

33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cambridge United FC to score. At the same time, Bristol Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' It’s high time Garry Monk made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
8' That looks like a foul for a card for Grant Ward.
13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
18' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
26' GOAL! Luke Thomas scores on 26. Assisted by Scott Sinclair
31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Brophy made 150 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 191 games and scored 193 goals.
41' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
45' The referee calls foul for Korey Smith. He receives a card.
50' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Josh Stokes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
55' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
60' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
65' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. James Brophy is replaced by Ryan Loft on 65 minute.
70' Supporters expect more eagerness from Connor Taylor, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
75' Scott Sinclair needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
76' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shaqai Forde is hanging Scott Sinclair on the field on 76 minute.
81' The whistle greets Zeno Ibsen Rossi as he departs to be replaced by Brandon Njoku.
86' 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 Ruel Sotiriou suffering a number of foals already.
89' Taylor Richards has so much to prove this time. He replaces Elias Kachunga on 89 minute.
90' That looks like a foul for a card for Michael Morrison.
90' Joel Senior is replacing Jamie Lindsay for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
That’s it! Another goalless match for Cambridge United FC and Bristol Rovers FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

17
Taylor Richards ↑ 89'
6
Kelland Watts
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 65'
45
Emmanuel Longelo ↑ 65'
27
Vicente Reyes
34
Brandon Njoku ↑ 81'
36
Dan Barton

Coach Garry Monk

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Calderon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

Cambridge United FC Form

2025-01-04 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2025-01-01 Cambridge United FC 1–3 Reading FC L 2024-12-29 Leyton Orient FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-12-26 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2024-12-20 Cambridge United FC 0–4 Huddersfield Town AFC L 2024-12-14 Wrexham AFC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2025-01-04 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2025-01-01 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Leyton Orient FC L 2024-12-29 Stevenage FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-12-26 Exeter City FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-12-21 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Wrexham AFC D 2024-12-14 Birmingham City FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.11 Cambridge United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.24 Bristol Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Cambridge United FC or Bristol Rovers FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Cambridge United FC31% Draw30% Bristol Rovers FC39%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes49% 0% No51%

Avg goals/match: 2.35

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	68%	32%
± 2.5	41%	59%
± 3.5	22%	78%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw

61%

Draw or Bristol Rovers FC

69%

Cambridge United FC or Bristol Rovers FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Cambridge United FC23% Draw50% Bristol Rovers FC27%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.1%

0 – 0

11.7%

0 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

9.4%

1 – 2

7.9%

0 – 2

7.1%

2 – 1

2 – 0

5.7%

2 – 2

4.5%

1 – 3

3.3%

0 – 3

2.9%

3 – 1

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap	Cambridge United FC covers	Push	Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	9%	87%
-1.5	13%	—	87%
-1	13%	18%	69%
-0.5	31%	—	69%
+0.5	62%	—	38%
+1	62%	21%	17%
+1.5	83%	—	17%
+2	83%	11%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✗

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