Forest Green Rovers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Forest Green Rovers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at New Lawn Stadium.
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Feb | Morecambe FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
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 New Lawn Stadium!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Charlie Savage makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 12.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Forest Green Rovers FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 19' John Marquis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Forest Green Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' Scott Sinclair doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Forest Green Rovers FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Belshaw is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 46' Amadou Bakayoko makes way for Tyrese Omotoye at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Forest Green Rovers FC.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lamare Bogarde on 54.
- 59' 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.
- 61' Magnificent from John Marquis! That is 95 goals in 246 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 62' A tactical swap from Forest Green Rovers FC — Kyle McAllister on, Jordan Garrick off on 62 minutes.
- 63' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Antony Evans on, Josh Coburn off on 63 minutes.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 69' John Marquis was booked on 69.
- 74' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Collins departs to be replaced by Ryan Loft.
- 80' Luke McCormick has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Marquis on 80 minute.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dominic Bernard on 81.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Baily Cargill. He replaces Dylan McGeouch on 85 minute.
- 86' A tactical swap from Forest Green Rovers FC — Harvey Bunker on, Corey O'Keeffe off on 86 minutes.
- 88' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! James Connolly comes on to replace Lamare Bogarde.
- 89' Luke McCormick makes way for Glenn Whelan at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
4
Dylan McGeouch ↓ Baily Cargill 85'
- 21
- 24
-
3
Dominic Bernard ↓ Sean O'Brien 86'
-
2
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Harvey Bunker 86'
- 22
- 12
- 11
- 25
- 48
Bench
-
6
Baily Cargill ↑ 85'
-
17
Kyle McAllister ↑ 62'
- 31
-
26
Harvey Bunker ↑ 86'
-
30
Tyrese Omotoye ↑ 46'
-
20
Sean O'Brien ↑ 86'
Coach
Duncan Ferguson
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Luke McCormick 80'
-
10
Aaron Collins ↓ Ryan Loft 79'
- 7
- 1
- 30
- 17
- 3
-
40
Josh Coburn ↓ Antony Evans 63'
-
22
Lamare Bogarde ↓ James Connolly 88'
- 5
Bench
- 35
- 25
- 28
-
21
Antony Evans ↑ 63'
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 80'
-
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 79'
-
2
James Connolly ↑ 88'
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Jordan Moore-Taylor | 1 |
| Regan Hendry | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Charlie Savage | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
Head to Head
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
2023-03-11
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-03-04
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-02-25
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2023-02-18
Ipswich Town FC
4–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-02-14
Forest Green Rovers FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2023-02-11
Morecambe FC
1–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
D
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-03-11
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-03-04
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Barnsley FC
D
2023-02-25
Oxford United FC
0–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-02-18
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2023-02-14
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Ipswich Town FC
D
2023-02-11
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Forest Green Rovers FC or Bristol Rovers FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers 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
Forest Green Rovers FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
71%
Forest Green Rovers FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 1
9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Forest Green Rovers FC
| Handicap | Forest Green Rovers FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.