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
4 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 8.8 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
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' Temperatures are rising at Stadium of Light as Sunderland AFC face off against Bristol Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 11' Alex Rodman has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
- 16' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 21' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' Glenn Loovens has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Edward Upson.
- 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' A stunning finish from Adam Matthews — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Adam Matthews has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 49' What a moment for Josh Maja! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for George Honeyman on 57.
- 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Baldwin made 365 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' Kyle Bennett is replacing Liam Sercombe for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 67' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis trudges off to be replaced by Tom Nichols on 67 minutes.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 75 minute. Josh Maja leaves to be changed by Chris Maguire.
- 76' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Alex Rodman has done his job and it is now time for Stefan Payne to step up.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' Lynden Gooch picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' Michael Kelly is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 84' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Lynden Gooch has done his job and it is now time for Duncan Watmore to step up.
- 89' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Full Time. Sunderland AFC beats Bristol Rovers FC
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 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 1 |
| Adam Matthews | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Alex Rodman | 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.