Oxford United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Salisbury
- Referee Gareth Viccars
- Referee Conor Farrell
- Referee Lisa Rashid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Southend United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Nov | Gillingham FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Oxford United FC and Bristol Rovers FC get this one started.
- 5' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gavin Whyte made 366 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Magnificent from Alex Jakubiak! That is 8 goals in 291 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Tom Nichols has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 291 appearances.
- 30' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Liam Sercombe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Ollie Clarke argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Oxford United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' 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.
- 63' Alex Jakubiak with the second goal in the match!
- 65' Liam Sercombe is replacing Gavin Reilly for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 67' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace John Mousinho by Slavi Spasov on 67 minute.
- 68' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis departs to be replaced by Tom Nichols.
- 73' Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 77' Sam Long makes way for Luke Garbutt at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
- 82' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Oxford United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Michael Kelly is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 83.
- 88' Gavin Reilly has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Clarke on 90.
- Oxford United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Bristol Rovers FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
-
23
Sam Long ↓ Luke Garbutt 77'
- 5
- 4
- 14
- 17
-
15
John Mousinho ↓ Slavi Spasov 67'
- 8
- 10
- 16
Bench
- 41
- 22
-
3
Luke Garbutt ↑ 77'
- 2
- 43
-
44
Slavi Spasov ↑ 67'
- 30
Coach
Karl Robinson
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 28
- 8
- 33
- 13
- 6
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↓ Liam Sercombe 65'
- 17
Bench
- 21
- 16
- 24
- 14
- 22
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↑ 65'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↑ 68'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Taylor | 3 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Tom Nichols | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Edward Upson | 1 |
| Luca Hoole | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2018-12-29
Oxford United FC
0–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-12-26
Oxford United FC
0–1
Southend United FC
L
2018-12-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-15
Oxford United FC
2–0
Blackpool FC
W
2018-12-08
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2018-12-29
Oxford United FC
0–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2018-12-26
Walsall FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2018-12-22
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2018-12-15
Sunderland AFC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-12-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-11-27
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Gillingham FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Oxford United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 24% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.