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 | 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
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Walsall FC and Bristol Rovers FC has kicked off!
- 5' A quiet spell here at The Banks's Stadium. Walsall FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 7' GOAL! Tom Lockyer scores on 7. Assisted by Alex Rodman
- 10' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alex Rodman makes it 0-2.
- 15' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Jack Fitzwater has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' 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.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 40.
- 43' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' Josh Gordon has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Walsall FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Tareiq Holmes-Dennis makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 52.
- 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' Morgan Ferrier gets the nod from Walsall FC. He replaces Josh Gordon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Walsall FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Walsall FC that had 65 games and scored 67 goals.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Luke Leahy.
- 72' Liam Sercombe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gavin Reilly on 72 minute.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' Walsall FC ring the changes. Kieron Morris has done his job and it is now time for Connor Ronan to step up.
- 80' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis is replaced by Tom Nichols on 80 minute.
- 85' James Clarke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 87' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Alex Jakubiak is replaced by Stefan Payne on 87 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kieron Morris | 1 |
| Josh Gordon | 1 |
| Tareiq Holmes-Dennis | 1 |
| Tom Lockyer | 1 |
| Alex Rodman | 1 |
| Caolan Lavery | 1 |
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 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.