Derby County FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Derby County FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Reeves
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Steve Durnall (England)
7 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Whitby Town FC | H | 7–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Stevenage FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pride Park Stadium!
- 5' Jevani Brown has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Derby County FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 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 Joshua Grant suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Matthew Cox, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Max Bird has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Derby County FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thomas Barkhuizen made 393 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' 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.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Tyrese Fornah. He replaces Thomas Barkhuizen on 62 minute.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Jack Hunt gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 71' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 73' The crowd applauds George Friend as he leaves the pitch. Jevani Brown steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Sonny Bradley. He replaces Max Bird on 74 minute.
- 79' Derby County FC have won 459 goals from 393 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' A change in the Derby County FC ranks — James Collins exits the field as Martyn Waghorn enters on 81.
- 86' 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.
- 87' Chris Martin does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 90' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing adds to his 0 season tally! Derby County FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Korey Smith ↓ Kane Wilson 62'
-
8
Max Bird ↓ Sonny Bradley 74'
- 11
- 4
- 24
- 35
-
9
James Collins ↓ Martyn Waghorn 81'
- 17
- 6
- 7
- 1
Bench
-
10
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 81'
-
2
Kane Wilson ↑ 62'
- 23
- 31
-
5
Sonny Bradley ↑ 74'
- 19
-
22
Tyrese Fornah ↑ 62'
Coach
Paul Warne
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 18
-
8
Grant Ward ↓ Luke Thomas 73'
-
32
George Friend ↓ Jevani Brown 73'
- 6
-
10
Aaron Collins ↓ John Marquis 81'
- 5
- 4
- 21
- 33
- 19
Bench
- 15
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 81'
-
11
Luke Thomas ↑ 73'
- 28
-
20
Jevani Brown ↑ 73'
- 17
- 31
Coach
Andrew Mangan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David McGoldrick | 4 |
| Antony Evans | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 1 |
| Thomas Barkhuizen | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-11-25
Derby County FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-11-11
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-11-07
Reading FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2023-11-04
Bristol Rovers FC
7–2
Whitby Town FC
W
2023-10-28
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-10-24
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Stevenage FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.65
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
50%
Derby County FC or Bristol Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.