Morecambe FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Morecambe FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Mazuma Stadium.
- Morecambe 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Morecambe FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 14 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Exeter City FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Morecambe FC to score. At the same time, Bristol Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Morecambe FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Daniel Crowley puts Morecambe FC on the lead.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Finley made 231 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' James Connolly was booked on 42.
- 45' Liam Gibson is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 47' Goal! James Connolly scores his 2 goal in 291 matches.
- 49' Goal! Donald Love scores his 2 goal in 363 matches.
- 54' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 57' Grant Ward has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paul Coutts on 57 minute.
- 58' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Luca Hoole is replaced by Harry Anderson on 58 minute.
- 62' What a strike from Cole Stockton! The score is 4-0.
- 65' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 65 minute. Farrend Rawson leaves to be changed by Ryan Delaney.
- 69' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Sam Finley by John Marquis on 69 minute.
- 73' Ashley Hunter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Crowley on 73 minute.
- 78' 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.
- 83' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 83 minutes.
- 88' Goal! Adam Mayor scores his 2 goal in 98 matches.
- 89' The Morecambe FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Gibson departs to be replaced by Ryan Cooney.
- 90' Luke McCormick was booked on 90.
- 90' What a strike from Aaron Collins! The score is 5-1.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Morecambe FC players.
Lineups
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 20
- 16
- 15
- 1
-
5
Farrend Rawson ↓ Ryan Delaney 65'
-
8
Daniel Crowley ↓ Ashley Hunter 73'
- 9
-
4
Liam Gibson ↓ Ryan Cooney 89'
- 29
-
11
Michael Mellon ↓ Adam Mayor 73'
Bench
-
21
Ryan Cooney ↑ 89'
- 12
-
10
Ashley Hunter ↑ 73'
- 19
-
6
Ryan Delaney ↑ 65'
- 14
-
25
Adam Mayor ↑ 73'
Coach
Derek Adams
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
-
15
Paul Coutts ↓ Grant Ward 57'
-
6
Sam Finley ↓ John Marquis 69'
- 10
- 28
- 7
-
21
Antony Evans ↓ Ryan Loft 57'
-
30
Luca Hoole ↓ Harry Anderson 58'
-
40
Josh Coburn ↓ Luke McCormick 69'
- 2
- 5
Bench
-
8
Grant Ward ↑ 57'
- 25
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 69'
-
19
Harry Anderson ↑ 58'
- 1
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 69'
-
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 57'
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 1 |
| Kieran Phillips | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Donald Love | 1 |
| Daniel Crowley | 1 |
| Cole Stockton | 1 |
| James Connolly | 1 |
Head to Head
Morecambe FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-01-28
Morecambe FC
5–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-01-14
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-01-07
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-01-01
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2022-12-29
Bristol Rovers FC
3–4
Exeter City FC
L
2022-12-26
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.37
Morecambe FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Morecambe FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Morecambe FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Morecambe FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
37%
Morecambe FC or Bristol Rovers FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Morecambe FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 1
8.9%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.5%
4 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Morecambe FC
| Handicap | Morecambe FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 21% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.