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Cheltenham Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Cheltenham Town FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 15 Oct 2022 · 14:00 UTC Jonny-Rocks Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 71' Lewis Gibson

Overview

Match Preview

Cheltenham Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Jonny-Rocks Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

1
3
Cheltenham Town FC 4 games · Avg 3.5 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-15 Cheltenham Town FC 1–4 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Oct Bristol Rovers FC H 1–4 L
08 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–3 L
04 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
01 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
17 Sep Accrington Stanley FC A 0–1 L
13 Sep Cambridge United FC H 2–1 W
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Oct Cheltenham Town FC A 4–1 W
11 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–0 W
08 Oct Cambridge United FC H 2–1 W
01 Oct Exeter City FC A 2–2 D
24 Sep Accrington Stanley FC H 0–1 L
17 Sep Lincoln City FC H 3–6 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Jonny-Rocks Stadium that hosts another battle between Cheltenham Town FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cheltenham Town FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Aaron Collins doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 20' Ryan Jackson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
  • 23' The deadlock is broken! Antony Evans gets on the scoresheet on 23 minutes.
  • 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Cheltenham Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 42' GOAL! Bobby Thomas scores on 42.
  • 47' What a moment for Aaron Collins! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 52' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Ryan Loft has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 54' Liam Sercombe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
  • 59' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 59 minutes.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 70' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Jordan Rossiter is replaced by Harry Anderson on 70 minute.
  • 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lewis Gibson.
  • 76' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Sam Finley is replaced by Luke McCormick on 80 minute.
  • 81' Cheltenham Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Christian Norton is hanging Taylor Perry on the field on 81 minute.
  • 82' The whistle greets Dan Nlundulu as he departs to be replaced by James Olayinka.
  • 87' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 87.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Trevor Clarke. He replaces Aaron Collins on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Bristol Rovers FC.

Lineups

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wade Elliott

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aaron Collins 4
Liam Sercombe 2
Bobby Thomas 1
Josh Coburn 1
Alfie May 1
Jack Hunt 1
Will Goodwin 1
Scott Sinclair 1

Head to Head

2022-10-15 Cheltenham Town FC 1–4 Bristol Rovers FC

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2022-10-15 Cheltenham Town FC 1–4 Bristol Rovers FC L 2022-10-08 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2022-10-04 Cheltenham Town FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2022-10-01 Cheltenham Town FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2022-09-17 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2022-09-13 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC W

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2022-10-15 Cheltenham Town FC 1–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-10-11 Milton Keynes Dons FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-10-08 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC W 2022-10-01 Exeter City FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC D 2022-09-24 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC L 2022-09-17 Bristol Rovers FC 3–6 Lincoln City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22 Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cheltenham Town FC26% Draw26% Bristol Rovers FC48%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
74%
Cheltenham Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cheltenham Town FC19% Draw42% Bristol Rovers FC39%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
1 – 4
Actual

Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC

Handicap Cheltenham Town FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 13% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 22% 32%
+1.5 68% — 32%
+2 68% 16% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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