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
7 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sunderland AFC and Bristol Rovers FC has kicked off!
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Edward Upson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 11' Bristol Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alex Rodman on 11.
- 16' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 21' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
- 26' Reece James has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 377 appearances.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Edward Upson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Sunderland AFC have won 490 goals from 377 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' Goal! Adam Matthews scores his 1 goal in 377 matches.
- 46' The Wales Adam Matthews breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-1!
- 49' Josh Maja has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 54' 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.
- 57' A moment of madness from George Honeyman on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lee Cattermole is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 63' The whistle greets Liam Sercombe as he departs to be replaced by Kyle Bennett.
- 67' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 67 minute. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis leaves to be changed by Tom Nichols.
- 72' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 75' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Josh Maja departs to be replaced by Chris Maguire.
- 76' Stefan Payne gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Alex Rodman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lynden Gooch.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Kelly on 84.
- 84' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Lynden Gooch exits the field as Duncan Watmore enters on 84.
- 89' The 33-year-old Tom Nichols has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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.