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Charlton Athletic FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Tue 16 Mar 2021 · 19:00 UTC The Valley HT 45+4' · FT 45+9'

Overview

Match Preview

Charlton Athletic FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at The Valley.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren Drysdale
  • Referee Mike Desborough
  • Referee Paul Yates
  • Referee Stuart Butler
  • Referee Robert Madley
  • Referee Chris Pollard

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Bristol Rovers FC H 3–2 W
13 Mar Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–1 D
09 Mar Northampton Town FC H 2–1 W
06 Mar Oxford United FC A 0–0 D
02 Mar Wigan Athletic FC A 1–0 W
27 Feb Blackpool FC H 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Charlton Athletic FC A 2–3 L
13 Mar AFC Wimbledon H 0–0 D
09 Mar Accrington Stanley FC H 4–1 W
06 Mar Hull City AFC A 0–2 L
02 Mar Burton Albion FC A 0–1 L
27 Feb Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Bristol Rovers FC get us underway at The Valley.
  • 5' Mark Little has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' 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 Joe Day suffering a number of foals already.
  • 18' GOAL! Luke Leahy fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 28' The home supporters are growing impatient. Charlton Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 32' Edward Upson adds to his 0 season tally! Bristol Rovers FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 33' Andrew Shinnie does the damage! The net is bulging and Charlton Athletic FC surge ahead!
  • 38' The 24-year-old Ian Maatsen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 42' The deadlock is broken! Jake Forster-Caskey gets on the scoresheet on 42 minutes.
  • 47' Charlton Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
  • 48' The referee has no hesitation. Edward Upson is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 48.
  • 53' The energy levels are beginning to show. Johnnie Jackson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 58' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 60' Charlton Athletic FC ring the changes. Liam Millar has done his job and it is now time for Diallang Jaiyesimi to step up.
  • 65' Cameron Hargreaves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sam Nicholson at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' Charlton Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
  • 73' Charlton Athletic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 74' The whistle greets Jayden Stockley as he departs to be replaced by Chuks Aneke.
  • 78' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 82' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Zain Westbrooke is withdrawn and Mark Little gets his opportunity.
  • 84' Goal! Conor Washington scores his 33 goal in 371 matches.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Albie Morgan on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Charlton Athletic FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Joe Day on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Jordi van Stappershoef gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Edward Upson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63 Charlton Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Charlton Athletic FC53% Draw25% Bristol Rovers FC22%
Actual: Charlton Athletic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Charlton Athletic FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
47%
Charlton Athletic FC or Bristol Rovers FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Charlton Athletic FC35% Draw46% Bristol Rovers FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Charlton Athletic FC

Handicap Charlton Athletic FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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