Walsall FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at The Banks's Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Lee Freeman
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Richard Bartlett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Bristol Rovers FC gets underway.
- 5' The 31-year-old Liam Roberts has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 7' Magnificent from Tom Lockyer! That is 15 goals in 291 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' GOAL! Alex Rodman fires home to make it 0-2!
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Walsall FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Liam Sercombe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Walsall FC tonight.
- 35' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Poor challenge from Tareiq Holmes-Dennis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' Controversy at the stadium! Gavin Reilly argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' The Wales Josh Gordon breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-2!
- 50' 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.
- 52' Tareiq Holmes-Dennis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 57' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' The whistle greets Josh Gordon as he departs to be replaced by Morgan Ferrier.
- 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Bonham, as he is very good at scoring at The Banks's Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 69' It is a cagey affair so far. Walsall FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Leahy.
- 72' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Gavin Reilly exits the field as Liam Sercombe enters on 72.
- 77' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 78' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Kieron Morris is replaced by Connor Ronan.
- 80' Tom Nichols has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tareiq Holmes-Dennis on 80 minute.
- 85' A quiet spell here at The Banks's Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 87' The crowd applauds Alex Jakubiak as he leaves the pitch. Stefan Payne steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 27
-
8
Kieron Morris ↓ Connor Ronan 78'
- 15
- 3
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↓ Joe Edwards 59'
- 9
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Morgan Ferrier 59'
Bench
- 20
-
31
Connor Ronan ↑ 78'
-
2
Joe Edwards ↑ 59'
- 28
- 13
-
16
Morgan Ferrier ↑ 59'
- 32
Coach
Dean Keates
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 28
- 8
- 33
- 13
- 6
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↓ Liam Sercombe 72'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↓ Stefan Payne 87'
Bench
- 21
- 16
- 14
- 22
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↑ 72'
-
10
Tom Nichols ↑ 80'
-
9
Stefan Payne ↑ 87'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Kieron Morris | 1 |
| Kieron Morris | 1 |
| Josh Gordon | 1 |
| Tareiq Holmes-Dennis | 1 |
| Tom Lockyer | 1 |
| Alex Rodman | 1 |
Head to Head
Walsall FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2018-12-26
Walsall FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2018-12-22
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Bristol Rovers FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC 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
Walsall FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
64%
Walsall FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.