Exeter City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1 Christopher Wade
- Assistant 2 Christopher Husband (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Exeter City FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Zak Jules needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' Viljami Sinisalo, a Finland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' A goal from the Costa Rica international Brandon Aguilera! He fires home on 15 to make it 0-1!
- 17' That looks like a foul for a card for James Wilson.
- 22' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' 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 Pierce Sweeney suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harvey Vale made 409 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Exeter City FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' The 34-year-old John Marquis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' The referee shows Bristol Rovers FC player a card on 64.
- 69' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 69.
- 72' Exeter City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mohamed Eisa is hanging Sonny Cox on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 79' The Exeter City FC manager makes a substitution. Dion Rankine departs to be replaced by Yanic Wildschut.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tristan Crama on 80 minutes.
- 85' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Elkan Baggott has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kamil Conteh on 90 minute.
- With this win, Bristol Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 26
- 3
- 12
- 14
- 29
- 39
- 1
-
31
Vincent Harper ↓ Luke Harris 72'
-
21
Dion Rankine ↓ Yanic Wildschut 79'
-
19
Sonny Cox ↓ Mohamed Eisa 72'
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 72'
-
13
Yanic Wildschut ↑ 79'
- 24
- 16
- 5
- 30
-
20
Luke Harris ↑ 72'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
-
18
Chris Martin ↓ John Marquis 90'
-
32
George Friend ↓ Lewis Gordon 79'
- 5
-
11
Luke Thomas ↓ Harry Vaughan 79'
- 21
- 25
- 19
-
22
Kamil Conteh ↓ Elkan Baggott 90'
- 10
- 31
Bench
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 90'
- 20
-
26
Elkan Baggott ↑ 90'
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↑ 79'
-
45
Harry Vaughan ↑ 79'
- 2
- 35
Coach
Matt Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 3 |
| Sonny Cox | 1 |
| Brandon Aguilera | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Promise Omochere | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Jack Fitzwater | 1 |
| Millenic Alli | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Exeter City FC or Bristol Rovers FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
60%
Exeter City FC or Bristol Rovers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.6%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.