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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' Morecambe FC have kicked off against Bristol Rovers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Luca Hoole has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Liam Gibson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Daniel Crowley makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 20.
- 25' Sam Finley has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 231 appearances.
- 30' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Morecambe FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' 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.
- 42' The referee shows Bristol Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 45' Liam Gibson was booked on 45.
- 47' The England James Connolly breaks the deadlock on 47 minutes. 2-0!
- 49' Against the run of play, Donald Love has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Paul Coutts is replaced by Grant Ward.
- 58' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Luca Hoole has done his job and it is now time for Harry Anderson to step up.
- 62' What composure from Cole Stockton! The England international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 65' Another substitution for Morecambe FC to replace Farrend Rawson by Ryan Delaney on 65 minute.
- 69' The crowd applauds Sam Finley as he leaves the pitch. John Marquis steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 73' Morecambe FC ring the changes. Daniel Crowley has done his job and it is now time for Ashley Hunter to step up.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' 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 Jarell Quansah suffering a number of foals already.
- 88' Adam Mayor is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 89' Morecambe FC make a change. Liam Gibson trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Cooney on 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke McCormick on 90 minutes.
- 90' GOAL! Aaron Collins scores on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Morecambe FC 5-1 Bristol Rovers FC.
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.