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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Morecambe FC and Bristol Rovers FC has kicked off!
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Daniel Crowley does the damage! The net is bulging and Morecambe FC surge ahead!
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Morecambe FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Scott Sinclair has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Morecambe FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 42' That is a Yellow card for Bristol Rovers FC. James Connolly will be fuming at that decision.
- 45' Liam Gibson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 47' A stunning finish from James Connolly — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 49' GOAL! Donald Love fires home to make it 3-0!
- 54' Morecambe FC have won 108 goals from 98 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 57' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Paul Coutts is replaced by Grant Ward on 57 minute.
- 58' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Luca Hoole departs to be replaced by Harry Anderson.
- 62' A goal from the England international Cole Stockton! He fires home on 62 to make it 4-0!
- 65' Morecambe FC ring the changes. Farrend Rawson has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Delaney to step up.
- 69' John Marquis gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Sam Finley and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Fresh legs for Morecambe FC! Ashley Hunter comes on to replace Daniel Crowley.
- 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 83' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' A goal from the international Adam Mayor! He fires home on 88 to make it 5-0!
- 89' Ryan Cooney is replacing Liam Gibson for the Morecambe FC side.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luke McCormick argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' What a moment for Aaron Collins! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- Game over. The scoreline of 5-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
|---|---|
| Adam Mayor | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 1 |
| Kieran Phillips | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Donald Love | 1 |
| Daniel Crowley | 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.