Stevenage FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Marc Wilson
- Assistant 2 Gareth Viccars
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Port Vale FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Feb | Reading FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Lamex Stadium that hosts another battle between Stevenage FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Terence Vancooten is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stevenage FC.
- 6' The England Kane Hemmings breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 1-0!
- 11' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 16' Daniel Sweeney has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 21' Antony Evans is having his name booked by the referee on 21.
- 24' Jake Forster-Caskey makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Stevenage FC are in front.
- 28' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Elkan Baggott exits the field as Scott Sinclair enters on 28.
- 29' A stunning finish from Luke Thomas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stevenage FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Lamex Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' Stevenage FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 62' Chris Martin does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 67' A goal from the England international Antony Evans! He fires home on 67 to make it 2-3!
- 72' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 73' Jake Forster-Caskey makes way for Nesta Guinness-Walker at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stevenage FC.
- 78' Stevenage FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 83' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stevenage FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 86' Kamil Conteh picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Louis Thompson. He replaces Finley Burns on 89 minute.
- 90' Poor challenge from Kamil Conteh. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Joshua Grant on, Scott Sinclair off on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for Bristol Rovers FC.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Kane Hemmings ↓ Vadaine Oliver 73'
- 12
- 19
- 3
-
11
Jordan Roberts ↓ Ben Thompson 73'
- 8
- 15
- 5
-
17
Finley Burns ↓ Louis Thompson 89'
- 10
- 6
Bench
-
24
Ben Thompson ↑ 73'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 89'
- 7
-
33
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 73'
- 2
-
22
Nesta Guinness-Walker ↑ 73'
- 1
Coach
Steve Evans
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 18
- 5
-
11
Luke Thomas ↓ Harry Vaughan 89'
-
20
Jevani Brown ↓ John Marquis 90'
- 21
- 25
-
26
Elkan Baggott ↓ Scott Sinclair 28'
- 3
- 22
- 31
Bench
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 90'
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 28'
- 4
- 30
- 33
-
45
Harry Vaughan ↑ 89'
- 2
Coach
Matt Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Reid | 3 |
| Chris Martin | 2 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Antony Evans | 1 |
| Kane Hemmings | 1 |
| Jake Forster-Caskey | 1 |
| Jordan Roberts | 1 |
| Elliott List | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-02-13
Stevenage FC
2–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-02-10
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2024-02-06
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2024-02-03
Exeter City FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2024-01-27
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Oxford United FC
W
2024-01-23
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Exeter City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Stevenage FC or Bristol Rovers FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
66%
Stevenage FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.