Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

League One · 2023-24
Reading FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Tue 7 Nov 2023 · 20:00 UTC Select Car Leasing Stadium 11,726 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sam Smith 40' 1–0
1–1 57' Chris Martin
Charlie Savage 25' Y
Sam Hutchinson 49' Y
Y 82' Sam Finley
Michael Craig 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Herczeg
  • Assistant 1 Andrew Hickman (England)
  • Assistant 2 Conor Farrell
5 games this season 🟨 3.2/game ⚽ 11.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

3
1
Reading FC 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-07 Reading FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Reading FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Reading FC
Jack Marriott 8 G
Jacob Brown 2 G
George Earthy 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Reading FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' The referee has no hesitation. Charlie Savage is booked for Reading FC — card on 25.
  • 30' England international Nelson Abbey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John Marquis made 239 appearances and scored 95 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' Goal! Sam Smith scores his 62 goal in 369 matches.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Selles might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! Sam Hutchinson argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lamare Bogarde is hanging Jevani Brown on the field on 56 minute.
  • 57' Chris Martin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 59' Ben Elliott gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Femi Azeez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 69' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 70' Michael Craig is replacing Sam Hutchinson for the Reading FC side.
  • 71' Tristan Crama is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Wilson at the 71 minute mark.
  • 72' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 72 minute. Chris Martin leaves to be changed by John Marquis.
  • 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Kelvin Ehibhationhan. He replaces Jeriel Dorsett on 81 minute.
  • 82' That looks like a foul for a card for Sam Finley.
  • 87' Michael Craig has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
  • 90' James Gibbons is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joshua Grant at the 90 minute mark.
  • The final score is 1-1.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

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

✗ Wrong
Reading FC41% Draw28% Bristol Rovers FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
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

✗ Wrong
Reading FC30% Draw47% Bristol Rovers FC23%
Actual: 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.