Sunderland AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Barry Cropp
- Referee Alan Clayton
- Referee Robert Atkin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Walsall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Nov | Gillingham FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Barnet FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 10' 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 Alex Rodman suffering a number of foals already.
- 11' Magnificent from Alex Rodman! That is 8 goals in 291 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 21' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 26' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Edward Upson gets a Yellow card.
- 41' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Adam Matthews makes it 1-1.
- 46' Adam Matthews puts Sunderland AFC on the lead.
- 49' Josh Maja makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Sunderland AFC are in front.
- 54' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for George Honeyman on 57 minutes.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 63 minute. Liam Sercombe leaves to be changed by Kyle Bennett.
- 67' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis is replaced by Tom Nichols.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sunderland AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' Josh Maja makes way for Chris Maguire at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 76' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Stefan Payne comes on to replace Alex Rodman.
- 81' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' Poor challenge from Lynden Gooch. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Kelly.
- 84' Duncan Watmore is replacing Lynden Gooch for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Adam Matthews.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sunderland AFC take all three points.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 6
- 10
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Duncan Watmore 84'
- 19
-
20
Josh Maja ↓ Chris Maguire 75'
- –
- 27
- 15
- 4
-
1
Jon McLaughlin ↓ Robbin Ruiter 76'
Bench
-
25
Robbin Ruiter ↑ 76'
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↑ 84'
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 75'
- 13
- 17
- 5
- 8
Coach
Jack Ross
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 28
- 8
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↓ Kyle Bennett 63'
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Stefan Payne 76'
- 13
- 6
- 17
Bench
- 21
- 2
- 16
- 32
-
23
Kyle Bennett ↑ 63'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↑ 67'
-
9
Stefan Payne ↑ 76'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke O'Nien | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Alex Rodman | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Lynden Gooch | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2018-12-15
Sunderland AFC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-12-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-11-27
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Gillingham FC
L
2018-11-24
Charlton Athletic FC
3–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-11-21
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Barnet FC
L
2018-11-17
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Scunthorpe United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.7
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
79%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
46%
Sunderland AFC or Bristol Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.