Sunday , 16 August 2026

Northampton Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Northampton Town FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 17 Feb 2024 · 15:00 UTC Sixfields Stadium 6,817 HT 45' · FT 45'
Patrick Brough 3' 1–0
Mitch Pinnock 40' 2–0
2–1 79' Chris Martin
Marc Leonard 84' 3–1
Y 24' James Wilson
Patrick Brough 52' Y
Louie Moulden 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Northampton Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Herczeg
  • Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
  • Assistant 2

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

2
1
3
Northampton Town FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-10-28 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC 2021-04-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2020-10-03 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Northampton Town FC

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 3–1 W
13 Feb Leyton Orient FC A 3–4 L
10 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
03 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–4 L
27 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–2 L
23 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 3–2 W
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Northampton Town FC A 1–3 L
13 Feb Stevenage FC A 3–2 W
10 Feb Burton Albion FC H 1–2 L
06 Feb Fleetwood Town FC H 0–2 L
03 Feb Exeter City FC A 1–0 W
27 Jan Oxford United FC H 3–1 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Northampton Town FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 3' Patrick Brough is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 8' Louie Moulden needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 13' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Northampton Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' 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 William Hondermarck suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' That is a card for Bristol Rovers FC. James Wilson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 29' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' Against the run of play, Mitch Pinnock has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Tristan Crama departs to be replaced by Elkan Baggott.
  • 51' It’s high time Matt Taylor made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 52' The referee calls foul for Patrick Brough. He receives a card.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jon Guthrie, as he is very good at scoring at Sixfields Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 62' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 62 minute. Ben Fox leaves to be changed by Shaun McWilliams.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Joshua Grant as he leaves the pitch. John Marquis steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 70' A quiet spell here at Sixfields Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 71' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — James Connolly on, Scott Sinclair off on 71 minutes.
  • 72' Tony Springett gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Tyreece Simpson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' A tactical swap from Northampton Town FC — Liam Moore on, Sam Sherring off on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Kieron Bowie has done his job and it is now time for Louis Appere to step up.
  • 79' Chris Martin has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Louie Moulden. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 84' Marc Leonard is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 89' The 22-year-old Harvey Vale has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • Northampton Town FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Brady

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chris Martin 2
Luke Leahy 1
Dara Costelloe 1
Sam Hoskins 1
Antony Evans 1
Emmanuel Monthe 1
Patrick Brough 1
Marc Leonard 1

Head to Head

2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-10-28 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC 2021-04-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2020-10-03 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Northampton Town FC

Northampton Town FC Form

2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-02-13 Leyton Orient FC 4–3 Northampton Town FC L 2024-02-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-02-03 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Northampton Town FC L 2024-01-27 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2024-01-23 Charlton Athletic FC 2–3 Northampton Town FC W

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-02-13 Stevenage FC 2–3 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-02-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC L 2024-02-06 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Fleetwood Town FC L 2024-02-03 Exeter City FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-01-27 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47 Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Northampton Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Northampton Town FC42% Draw27% Bristol Rovers FC31%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Northampton Town FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
58%
Northampton Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Northampton Town FC29% Draw46% Bristol Rovers FC25%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Handicap Northampton Town FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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