Ipswich Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ipswich Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Portman Road.
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Morecambe FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Aug | Barnsley FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Ipswich Town FC gets underway.
- 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' 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.
- 15' A moment of madness from Sam Morsy on 15 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ipswich Town FC will be frustrated.
- 17' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 17 minute. Harry Anderson leaves to be changed by Harvey Saunders.
- 22' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Ipswich Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 24' Conor Chaplin has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 24 minutes.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ipswich Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Antony Evans is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Leif Davis, as he is very good at scoring at Portman Road with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marcus Harness.
- 55' A stunning finish from Lee Evans — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harvey Saunders made 289 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Dominic Ball. He replaces Cameron Burgess on 62 minute.
- 66' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Luca Hoole gets a Yellow card.
- 68' A change in the Ipswich Town FC ranks — Leif Davis exits the field as Gregory Leigh enters on 68.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 78' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Collins departs to be replaced by Sylvester Jasper.
- 81' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bobby Thomas.
- 83' Ipswich Town FC ring the changes. Wes Burns has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Edwards to step up.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Bobby Thomas. He receives a Red card.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tyreece John-Jules.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alfie Kilgour on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 44
-
7
Wes Burns ↓ Kyle Edwards 83'
- 5
- 8
- 1
-
9
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Gassan Ahadme 68'
-
15
Cameron Burgess ↓ Dominic Ball 62'
- 6
- 10
-
3
Leif Davis ↓ Gregory Leigh 68'
Bench
-
21
Gregory Leigh ↑ 68'
-
29
Kyle Edwards ↑ 83'
- 19
-
12
Dominic Ball ↑ 62'
- 31
-
14
Tyreece John-Jules ↑ 68'
-
18
Gassan Ahadme ↑ 68'
Coach
Kieran McKenna
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 6
- 10
- 19
-
20
Trevor Clarke ↓ John Marquis 62'
- 1
-
21
Antony Evans ↓ Glenn Whelan 78'
-
23
Luke McCormick ↓ Paul Coutts 62'
- 30
- 37
- 3
Bench
- 8
- 32
-
15
Paul Coutts ↑ 62'
-
25
Glenn Whelan ↑ 78'
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 62'
-
22
Harvey Saunders ↑ 17'
-
11
Sylvester Jasper ↑ 78'
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Conor Chaplin | 1 |
| Kalvin Phillips | 1 |
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Jack Clarke | 1 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
| Jack Taylor | 1 |
| Tom Nichols | 1 |
| Jon Nolan | 1 |
Head to Head
Ipswich Town FC Form
2022-09-13
Ipswich Town FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2022-09-03
Accrington Stanley FC
0–2
Ipswich Town FC
W
2022-08-27
Ipswich Town FC
2–2
Barnsley FC
D
2022-08-20
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–3
Ipswich Town FC
W
2022-08-16
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2022-08-13
Ipswich Town FC
3–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2022-09-13
Ipswich Town FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2022-09-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Morecambe FC
D
2022-08-27
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2022-08-20
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2022-08-16
Barnsley FC
3–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2022-08-13
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Ipswich Town FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ipswich Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Ipswich Town FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
40%
Ipswich Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ipswich Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
2.9%
0 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC
| Handicap | Ipswich Town FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

