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Lincoln City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Lincoln City FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 14 Sep 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+9'
Joe Morrell 59' Y
Y 69' Edward Upson
Michael O'Connor 79' Y
Cian Bolger 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Lincoln City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Boyeson
  • Referee David Benton
  • Referee Robert Atkin
  • Referee Matt McGrath
  • 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

5
2
2
Lincoln City FC 9 games · Avg 3.2 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-09-14 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep Bristol Rovers FC H 0–1 L
07 Sep Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–3 L
31 Aug Fleetwood Town FC H 2–0 W
24 Aug Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–2 L
20 Aug Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–2 L
17 Aug Southend United FC H 4–0 W
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep Lincoln City FC A 1–0 W
07 Sep Accrington Stanley FC H 3–3 D
31 Aug Burton Albion FC A 0–2 L
24 Aug Oxford United FC H 3–1 W
20 Aug Tranmere Rovers FC H 2–0 W
17 Aug Coventry City FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Lincoln City FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at . Lincoln City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' Luke Leahy has been relatively quiet despite scoring 51 goals in his last 65 appearances.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Cian Bolger is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Bostwick at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 59' Joe Morrell is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' Jonson Clarke-Harris makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
  • 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Edward Upson.
  • 71' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 71 minute. Tom Nichols leaves to be changed by Tyler Smith.
  • 72' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Connolly departs to be replaced by Michael O'Connor.
  • 73' John Akinde is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyler Walker at the 73 minute mark.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 79' Lincoln City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 80' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Mark Little by Josh Hare on 80 minute.
  • 83' That is a Yellow card for Lincoln City FC. Cian Bolger will be fuming at that decision.
  • 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Lincoln City FC 0-1 Bristol Rovers FC.

Lineups

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jamie McCombe

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jack Diamond 3
Jovon Makama 3
Joe Taylor 3
Aaron Collins 2
Ben House 2
James Daly 1
Recco Hackett-Fairchild 1
Tony Scully 1

Head to Head

2019-09-14 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Lincoln City FC Form

2019-09-14 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-09-07 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–1 Lincoln City FC L 2019-08-31 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Fleetwood Town FC W 2019-08-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2019-08-20 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2019-08-17 Lincoln City FC 4–0 Southend United FC W

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2019-09-14 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-09-07 Bristol Rovers FC 3–3 Accrington Stanley FC D 2019-08-31 Burton Albion FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-08-24 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC W 2019-08-20 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2019-08-17 Coventry City FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.07 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Lincoln City FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC37% Draw33% Bristol Rovers FC30%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
63%
Lincoln City FC or Bristol Rovers FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC25% Draw55% Bristol Rovers FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
14%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 22% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 18% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.