Saturday , 14 November 2026

Norwich City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2023-24
Norwich City FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 6 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Carrow Road 19,848 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ashley Barnes 12' 1–0
1–1 17' Grant Ward

Overview

Match Preview

Norwich City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — FA Cup at Carrow Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Lewis Smith
  • Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
  • Assistant 2 Paul Newhouse
5 games this season 🟨 3.4/game ⚽ 9.6 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1
1
Norwich City FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–1 D
01 Jan Southampton FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Millwall FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–1 L
23 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC H 2–0 W
16 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 2–2 D
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Norwich City FC A 1–1 D
01 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
29 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Portsmouth FC H 2–1 W
23 Dec Blackpool FC A 1–3 L
16 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bristol Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bristol Rovers FC
Fabrizio Cavegn 1 G
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Carrow Road that hosts another battle between Norwich City FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' Bristol Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Norwich City FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
  • 12' The England Ashley Barnes breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 1-0!
  • 17' What a strike from Grant Ward! The score is 1-1.
  • 22' Adam Forshaw needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 32' Spain international Borja Sainz has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 37' Norwich City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
  • 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Adam Idah. He replaces Josh Sargent on 46 minute.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Wagner will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 54' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Grant Ward has done his job and it is now time for Luke McCormick to step up.
  • 59' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Norwich City FC! Jonathan Rowe comes on to replace Onel Hernandez.
  • 65' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Jacob Sorensen. He replaces Adam Forshaw on 70 minute.
  • 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 80' Norwich City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 81' Christian Fassnacht is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kellen Fisher at the 81 minute mark.
  • 86' It looks like no one’s ball. Norwich City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • The final score is 1-1.

Lineups

Norwich City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Wagner

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ashley Barnes 1
Grant Ward 1
Kenny McLean 1
Adam Idah 1
Gabriel Sara 1
Luke McCormick 1

Head to Head

2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Norwich City FC Form

2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2024-01-01 Norwich City FC 1–1 Southampton FC D 2023-12-29 Millwall FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2023-12-26 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2023-12-23 Norwich City FC 2–0 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2023-12-16 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Norwich City FC D

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2024-01-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-12-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2023-12-23 Blackpool FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-12-16 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36 Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Norwich City FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Norwich City FC42% Draw29% Bristol Rovers FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Norwich City FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
58%
Norwich City FC or Bristol Rovers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Norwich City FC29% Draw49% Bristol Rovers FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC

Handicap Norwich City FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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