Peterborough United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One .
- Peterborough United FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Garry Maskell
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Dan Cook
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | MOL Fehervar FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Sep | FC Alashkert | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Vikingur Gota | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Celtic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | FC Alashkert | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Vikingur Gota | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Oct | MOL Fehervar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/5
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
| Harry Leonard | 3 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Peterborough United FC face off against Bristol Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 1' Matt Godden does the damage! The net is bulging and Peterborough United FC surge ahead!
- 6' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mark O'Hara on 10 minutes.
- 15' Peterborough United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Peterborough United 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.
- 25' 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 James Clarke suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' Magnificent from Mark O'Hara! That is 37 goals in 397 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kyle Bennett on 38 minutes.
- 39' That is a Yellow card for Bristol Rovers FC. Tom Nichols will be fuming at that decision.
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Peterborough United FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' Peterborough United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Another change for Peterborough United FC made on 61 minute. Jason Cummings leaves to be changed by Callum Cooke.
- 62' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Daniel Leadbitter exits the field as Gavin Reilly enters on 62.
- 66' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Kyle Bennett by Sam Matthews on 66 minute.
- 70' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Tom Nichols trudges off to be replaced by Bernard Mensah on 70 minutes.
- 75' Tom Lockyer, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 80' The 35-year-old Daniel Leadbitter has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 81' Fresh legs for Peterborough United FC! Louis Reed comes on to replace Siriki Dembele.
- 86' Tom Nichols has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 87' A change in the Peterborough United FC ranks — Matt Godden exits the field as Mathew Stevens enters on 87.
- 90' GOAL! Tom Lockyer scores on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Peterborough United FC 2-1 Bristol Rovers FC.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 15
- 4
- 16
-
10
Siriki Dembele ↓ Louis Reed 81'
-
9
Matt Godden ↓ Mathew Stevens 87'
- 1
-
35
Jason Cummings ↓ Callum Cooke 61'
- 8
- 2
Bench
- 23
-
14
Callum Cooke ↑ 61'
- 25
- 19
-
26
Mathew Stevens ↑ 87'
-
11
Louis Reed ↑ 81'
- 20
Coach
Steve Evans
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 14
- 7
-
23
Kyle Bennett ↓ Sam Matthews 66'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Bernard Mensah 70'
- 33
- 6
- 1
Bench
- 21
- 16
- 28
- 32
-
26
Sam Matthews ↑ 66'
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 62'
-
11
Bernard Mensah ↑ 70'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricky Jade-Jones | 3 |
| Kwame Poku | 1 |
| Ivan Toney | 1 |
| Malik Mothersille | 1 |
| Ollie Clarke | 1 |
| Luke McCormick | 1 |
| Tom Nichols | 1 |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 1 |
Peterborough United FC Form
2018-08-04
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2017-11-17
Celtic FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2017-10-02
MOL Fehervar FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2017-09-23
Peterborough United FC
1–1
FC Alashkert
D
2017-08-19
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Vikingur Gota
W
2017-07-21
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Celtic FC
W
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2018-08-04
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-04-15
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2017-12-03
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
FC Alashkert
D
2017-10-22
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Vikingur Gota
W
2017-10-12
MOL Fehervar FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2017-08-20
Celtic FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.53
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
50%
Peterborough United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

