Cheltenham Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cheltenham Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Completely-Suzuki Stadium.
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Howard
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2 Stuart Kane (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Carlisle United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Reading FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Port Vale FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Completely-Suzuki Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Cheltenham Town FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke Southwood, as he is very good at scoring at Completely-Suzuki Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 7' It’s a booking for Cheltenham Town FC player. Andy Smith gets a card.
- 12' Bristol Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Scott Sinclair on 12.
- 13' The referee calls foul for Jack Shepherd. He receives a card.
- 18' The Cheltenham Town FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Pett departs to be replaced by Josh Harrop.
- 22' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Grant Ward is replaced by Brandon Aguilera.
- 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cheltenham Town FC that had 145 games and scored 175 goals.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Rossiter made 402 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 47' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Jordan Rossiter by Kamil Conteh on 51 minute.
- 56' Goal! Brandon Aguilera scores his 5 goal in 7 matches.
- 61' Connor Taylor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 48 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 62' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Jack Hunt gets a card.
- 62' Liam Sercombe is replacing Aidan Keena for the Cheltenham Town FC side.
- 67' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 77' What a strike from Elkan Baggott! The score is 0-3.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 83' Connor Taylor has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Wilson on 83 minute.
- 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Will Ferry.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Bristol Rovers FC players.
Lineups
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 7
- 2
-
10
Aidan Keena ↓ Liam Sercombe 62'
- 1
-
5
Andy Smith ↓ Jordan Thomas 62'
- 15
- 23
- 19
- 14
-
34
Tom Pett ↓ Josh Harrop 18'
Bench
-
8
Liam Sercombe ↑ 62'
- 26
- 21
- 17
- 9
-
25
Josh Harrop ↑ 18'
-
27
Jordan Thomas ↑ 62'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 18
-
8
Grant Ward ↓ Brandon Aguilera 22'
-
5
James Wilson ↓ Connor Taylor 83'
- 11
- 7
-
14
Jordan Rossiter ↓ Kamil Conteh 51'
- 21
- 33
- 26
- 19
Bench
- 23
- 30
- 3
-
17
Connor Taylor ↑ 83'
-
22
Kamil Conteh ↑ 51'
-
10
Brandon Aguilera ↑ 22'
- 31
Coach
Matt Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2024-04-13
Cheltenham Town FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-04-09
Cheltenham Town FC
0–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-04-06
Leyton Orient FC
3–1
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2024-04-01
Cheltenham Town FC
1–2
Exeter City FC
L
2024-03-29
Fleetwood Town FC
1–2
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2024-03-16
Barnsley FC
0–0
Cheltenham Town FC
D
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-04-13
Cheltenham Town FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-04-09
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Reading FC
L
2024-04-06
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-04-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-03-29
Port Vale FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-03-16
Lincoln City FC
5–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31
Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Cheltenham Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
69%
Cheltenham Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC
| Handicap | Cheltenham Town FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.