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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hull City AFC to score. At the same time, Bristol Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Hull City AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Joshua Grant is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hull City AFC tonight.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Zain Walker has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' 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.
- 32' Magnificent from Gavin Whyte! That is 14 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 33' The supporters are chanting for Edward Upson. He replaces Joshua Grant on 33 minute.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' 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.
- 46' Jonah Ayunga is replacing Max Ehmer for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Kingston Communications Stadium. Hull City AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Alex Rodman argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' Goal! Gavin Whyte scores his 14 goal in 366 matches.
- 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' The referee calls foul for George Honeyman. He receives a Yellow card.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Jack Baldwin. He replaces Cian Harries on 69 minute.
- 74' George Honeyman makes way for Daniel Crowley at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hull City AFC.
- 79' James Daly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hull City AFC so far.
- 80' Jacob Greaves was booked on 80.
- 83' The Hull City AFC bench stirs into life. Alfie Jones is withdrawn and Regan Slater gets his opportunity.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Eaves.
- 90' 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 Zain Westbrooke suffering a number of foals already.
- Hull City AFC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
|---|---|
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 2 |
| Gavin Whyte | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Regan Slater | 1 |
| James Daly | 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.