Wrexham AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wrexham AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Racecourse Ground.
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Coy
- Assistant 1 Callum Gough (England)
- Assistant 2 Grant Taylor
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 6.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Exeter City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Mar | Stockport County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Wrexham AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | Crawley Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Wrexham AFC and Bristol Rovers FC is underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wrexham AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Wrexham AFC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 20' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Romaine Sawyers is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wrexham AFC.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Butcher, as he is very good at scoring at Racecourse Ground with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' GOAL! Taylor Moore scores on 32. Assisted by Matt Butcher
- 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wrexham AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 42' 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 Isaac Hutchinson suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Wrexham AFC make a change. Eoghan O'Connell trudges off to be replaced by Dan Scarr on 46 minutes.
- 49' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Luke Thomas gets a card.
- 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' 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.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for James McClean. He replaces Ryan Barnett on 63 minute.
- 64' Another change for Wrexham AFC made on 64 minute. Jay Rodriguez leaves to be changed by Steven Fletcher.
- 69' Wrexham AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Kofi Shaw is replaced by Grant Ward on 71 minute.
- 74' Shaqai Forde was booked on 74.
- 75' George Dobson gets the nod from Wrexham AFC. He replaces Lewis Brunt and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Brilliant from the ! Matty James makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 76.
- 81' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 84' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Romaine Sawyers is replaced by Isaac Hutchinson on 84 minute.
- 85' The Wrexham AFC bench stirs into life. Elliot Lee is withdrawn and Jack Marriott gets his opportunity.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
-
16
Jay Rodriguez ↓ Steven Fletcher 64'
-
5
Eoghan O'Connell ↓ Dan Scarr 46'
- 28
- 20
-
29
Ryan Barnett ↓ James McClean 63'
-
38
Elliot Lee ↓ Jack Marriott 85'
- 4
- 47
-
3
Lewis Brunt ↓ George Dobson 75'
- 1
Bench
-
7
James McClean ↑ 63'
-
11
Jack Marriott ↑ 85'
-
24
Dan Scarr ↑ 46'
-
26
Steven Fletcher ↑ 64'
-
15
George Dobson ↑ 75'
- 13
- 6
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
-
10
Ruel Sotiriou ↓ Scott Sinclair 84'
- 14
- 4
- 5
- 11
- 26
- 24
- 17
- 31
-
37
Kofi Shaw ↓ Grant Ward 71'
Bench
-
8
Grant Ward ↑ 71'
-
19
Isaac Hutchinson ↑ 84'
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 84'
- 29
- 6
- 28
- 35
Coach
Calderon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taylor Moore | 1 |
| Matty James | 1 |
| Promise Omochere | 1 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
Head to Head
Wrexham AFC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2025-04-18
Wrexham AFC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2025-04-12
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Exeter City FC
L
2025-04-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2025-04-01
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2025-03-29
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Mansfield Town FC
L
2025-03-22
Crawley Town FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.28
Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Wrexham AFC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
52%
Wrexham AFC or Bristol Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
13.7%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC
| Handicap | Wrexham AFC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.