Huddersfield Town AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Huddersfield Town AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at John Smith's Stadium.
- Huddersfield Town AFC 14 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Assistant 1 Richard Wild
- Assistant 2 Ian Cooper
8 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
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 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Huddersfield Town AFC this season
Huddersfield Town AFC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Huddersfield Town AFC
0-15
6/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
6/1
61-75
5/3
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Huddersfield Town AFC
| Joe Taylor | 10 G | 2 A |
| Derensili Sanches Fernandes | 7 G | 6 A |
| Bojan Radulovic | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds John Smith's Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Huddersfield Town AFC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Isaac Hutchinson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 7' The crowd applauds Lasse Sorensen as he leaves the pitch. Ollie Turton steps in for Huddersfield Town AFC.
- 12' Both keepers have barely been tested. Huddersfield Town AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 17' Mickel Miller needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 21' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jamie Lindsay.
- 26' Kamil Conteh has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' Matty Pearson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the defender.
- 38' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Callum Marshall! He fires home on 38 to make it 2-0!
- 43' Huddersfield Town AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
- 48' 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 Lino Sousa suffering a number of foals already.
- 52' Bojan Radulovic is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 55' Lino Sousa is replacing Jack Hunt for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 60' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Bryant Bilongo by Shaqai Forde on 60 minute.
- 65' Huddersfield Town AFC currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nigel Lonwijk on 67 minutes.
- 69' Against the run of play, Isaac Hutchinson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 74' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Jamie Lindsay makes way for Jake Garrett at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 78' Danny Ward is replacing Callum Marshall for the Huddersfield Town AFC side.
- 79' The Huddersfield Town AFC bench stirs into life. Herbie Kane is withdrawn and Antony Evans gets his opportunity.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 85' Another substitution for Huddersfield Town AFC to replace Ollie Turton by Jonathan Hogg on 85 minute.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- It finishes all square. Huddersfield Town AFC and Bristol Rovers FC share the spoils 3-1.
Lineups
Huddersfield Town AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 2
- 32
-
16
Herbie Kane ↓ Antony Evans 79'
- 8
- 9
- 13
- 23
- 4
- 14
-
7
Callum Marshall ↓ Danny Ward 78'
Bench
- 6
- 12
-
19
Freddie Ladapo ↑ 79'
-
21
Antony Evans ↑ 79'
- 15
-
20
Ollie Turton ↑ 7'
-
25
Danny Ward ↑ 78'
Coach
Michael Duff
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
Jack Hunt ↓ Lino Sousa 55'
-
8
Grant Ward ↓ Isaac Hutchinson 60'
- 4
- 5
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↓ Ruel Sotiriou 55'
-
29
Jamie Lindsay ↓ Jake Garrett 75'
- 6
- 1
- 9
- 22
-
27
Bryant Bilongo ↓ Shaqai Forde 60'
Bench
-
10
Ruel Sotiriou ↑ 55'
-
19
Isaac Hutchinson ↑ 60'
- 23
- 17
-
14
Jake Garrett ↑ 75'
-
28
Shaqai Forde ↑ 60'
-
3
Lino Sousa ↑ 55'
Coach
Matt Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bojan Radulovic | 1 |
| Matty Pearson | 1 |
| Callum Marshall | 1 |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 1 |
| Ruel Sotiriou | 1 |
Huddersfield Town AFC Form
2024-10-19
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-10-05
Huddersfield Town AFC
2–0
Barnsley FC
W
2024-10-01
Birmingham City FC
1–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2024-09-28
Reading FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2024-09-24
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–2
Blackpool FC
L
2024-09-21
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–3
Northampton Town FC
L
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-10-19
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-10-05
Burton Albion FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-10-01
Bristol Rovers FC
3–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2024-09-28
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2024-09-21
Peterborough United FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-09-14
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Wigan Athletic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
Huddersfield Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Huddersfield Town AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw
76%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
48%
Huddersfield Town AFC or Bristol Rovers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Huddersfield Town AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Huddersfield Town AFC
| Handicap | Huddersfield Town AFC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

