Reading FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Reading FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Herczeg
- Assistant 1 Andrew Hickman (England)
- Assistant 2 Conor Farrell
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Whitby Town FC | H | 7–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Stevenage FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Reading FC host Bristol Rovers FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' George Friend is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' A moment of madness from Charlie Savage on 25 minutes earns him a card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 30' 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 Matthew Cox suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Nelson Abbey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Sam Smith is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 49' Sam Hutchinson was booked on 49.
- 54' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' The supporters are chanting for Lamare Bogarde. He replaces Jevani Brown on 56 minute.
- 57' A goal from the Scotland international Chris Martin! He fires home on 57 to make it 1-1!
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Ben Elliott. He replaces Femi Azeez on 59 minute.
- 64' Reading 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.
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' Another change for Reading FC made on 70 minute. Sam Hutchinson leaves to be changed by Michael Craig.
- 71' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. James Wilson is replaced by Tristan Crama.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for John Marquis. He replaces Chris Martin on 72 minute.
- 77' A quiet spell here at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' Reading FC ring the changes. Jeriel Dorsett has done his job and it is now time for Kelvin Ehibhationhan to step up.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Sam Finley argues furiously but the card stands.
- 87' Michael Craig picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Joshua Grant makes way for James Gibbons at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- The points are shared — Reading FC 1-1 Bristol Rovers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
-
23
Sam Hutchinson ↓ Michael Craig 70'
- 29
- 10
- 7
- 20
- 32
-
11
Femi Azeez ↓ Ben Elliott 59'
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 6
- 22
-
18
Nesta Guinness-Walker ↑ 81'
-
36
Michael Craig ↑ 70'
- 9
-
15
Kelvin Ehibhationhan ↑ 81'
-
4
Ben Elliott ↑ 59'
Coach
Ruben Selles
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Ryan Woods ↓ Harvey Vale 56'
-
18
Chris Martin ↓ John Marquis 72'
- 32
- 6
- 10
-
5
James Wilson ↓ Tristan Crama 71'
- 11
-
20
Jevani Brown ↓ Lamare Bogarde 56'
-
4
Joshua Grant ↓ James Gibbons 90'
- 33
- 17
Bench
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 72'
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 90'
-
25
Tristan Crama ↑ 71'
- 3
-
19
Harvey Vale ↑ 56'
-
22
Lamare Bogarde ↑ 56'
- 35
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Chem Campbell | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-11-07
Reading FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2023-11-04
Bristol Rovers FC
7–2
Whitby Town FC
W
2023-10-28
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-10-24
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Stevenage FC
D
2023-10-21
Burton Albion FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-10-07
Oxford United FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Bristol Rovers FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
59%
Reading FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.