Southend United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southend United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Stuart Butler
- Referee Dan Cook
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | Bradford City AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Roots Hall Stadium as Southend United FC face off against Bristol Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southend United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Jonson Clarke-Harris is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 15' James Clarke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Liam Sercombe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
- 25' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stephen Humphrys, as he is very good at scoring at Roots Hall Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 32' What a moment for Gavin Reilly! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 34' Southend United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' Simon Cox doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 44' England international Alex Jakubiak has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Tom Nichols is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 46' The whistle greets Michael Turner as he departs to be replaced by Michael Kightly.
- 51' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' Samuel Hart picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 59' The crowd applauds Gavin Reilly as he leaves the pitch. Jonson Clarke-Harris steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dru Yearwood on 62.
- 67' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 74' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 76' Tom Nichols makes way for Alex Jakubiak at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 81' 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.
- 82' It is a substitution in Southend United FC team. Samuel Hart is replaced by Charlie Kelman on 82 minute.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joe Partington.
- 90' Jonson Clarke-Harris is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' James Clarke is replacing Liam Sercombe for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 13
- 48
- 6
- 2
- 16
- 18
- 10
- 23
-
42
Samuel Hart ↓ Charlie Kelman 82'
- 39
Bench
- 22
-
11
Stephen McLaughlin ↑ 46'
-
7
Michael Kightly ↑ 46'
- 20
- 36
- 29
-
34
Charlie Kelman ↑ 82'
Coach
Chris Powell
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 8
- 22
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↓ James Clarke 90'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Alex Jakubiak 76'
- 33
- 13
- 20
- 25
Bench
- 21
-
15
James Clarke ↑ 90'
- 14
- 6
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 76'
-
19
Jonson Clarke-Harris ↑ 59'
- 18
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Hopper | 2 |
| Alfie Kilgour | 2 |
| Edward Upson | 1 |
| Abumere Ogogo | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Terrell Egbri | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
Head to Head
Southend United FC Form
2019-02-02
Southend United FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2019-01-26
Southend United FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
L
2019-01-19
Bradford City AFC
0–4
Southend United FC
W
2019-01-12
Southend United FC
2–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2019-01-01
Southend United FC
2–0
Gillingham FC
W
2018-12-29
Coventry City FC
1–0
Southend United FC
L
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-02-02
Southend United FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-01-29
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-01-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-01-12
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-01-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2018-12-29
Oxford United FC
0–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.1
Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Southend United FC or Bristol Rovers FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Southend United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
67%
Southend United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
10.8%
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Southend United FC
| Handicap | Southend United FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.