Hull City AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hull City AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Kingston Communications Stadium.
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Hull City AFC and Bristol Rovers FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Hull City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Greg Docherty made 329 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Hull City AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' It’s high time Joey Barton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 32' What a strike from Gavin Whyte! The score is 1-0.
- 33' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Edward Upson is hanging Joshua Grant on the field on 33 minute.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Jonah Ayunga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Max Ehmer on 46 minute.
- 51' 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 Reece Burke suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hull City AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 58' Alex Rodman was booked on 58.
- 60' What a strike from Gavin Whyte! The score is 2-0.
- 65' Hull City AFC 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.
- 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for George Honeyman.
- 69' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Cian Harries by Jack Baldwin on 69 minute.
- 74' The whistle greets George Honeyman as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Crowley.
- 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Ingram, as he is very good at scoring at Kingston Communications Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' Hull City AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 83' Regan Slater has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alfie Jones on 83 minute.
- 85' Tom Eaves is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' Hull City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hull City AFC players.
Lineups
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 13
- 5
-
27
Josh Magennis ↓ Tom Eaves 74'
- 7
- 2
- 23
- 33
-
15
Alfie Jones ↓ Regan Slater 83'
- 3
- 24
Bench
- 1
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 74'
- 12
-
18
Regan Slater ↑ 83'
-
20
Daniel Crowley ↑ 74'
-
19
Keane Lewis-Potter ↑ 74'
- 37
Coach
Grant McCann
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 43
- 13
-
25
Cian Harries ↓ Jack Baldwin 69'
-
5
Max Ehmer C ↓ Jonah Ayunga 46'
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↓ James Daly 69'
- 3
- 15
- 33
-
11
Sam Nicholson ↓ Zain Walker 69'
-
4
Joshua Grant ↓ Edward Upson 33'
Bench
-
26
Jack Baldwin ↑ 69'
-
6
Edward Upson ↑ 33'
-
21
Jonah Ayunga ↑ 46'
-
28
Zain Walker ↑ 69'
- 1
-
17
James Daly ↑ 69'
- 37
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gavin Whyte | 2 |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 2 |
| James Daly | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Regan Slater | 1 |
Head to Head
Hull City AFC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2021-03-06
Hull City AFC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-03-02
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-02-27
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-02-23
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2021-02-20
Gillingham FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-02-16
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Portsmouth FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
Hull City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Hull City AFC to win 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hull City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Hull City AFC or Draw
86%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
39%
Hull City AFC or Bristol Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hull City AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 0
7%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.9%
4 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Hull City AFC
| Handicap | Hull City AFC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 26% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.