Wrexham AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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
6 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' The game is set. Wrexham AFC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Grant Ward needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' Wrexham AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wrexham AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Wrexham AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 25' 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.
- 30' England international Kofi Shaw has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' GOAL! Taylor Moore scores on 32. Assisted by Matt Butcher
- 37' George Dobson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Wrexham AFC make a change. Eoghan O'Connell trudges off to be replaced by Dan Scarr on 46 minutes.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Luke Thomas. He receives a card.
- 54' A quiet spell here at Racecourse Ground. Wrexham AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 59' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' James McClean has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Barnett on 63 minute.
- 64' It is a substitution in Wrexham AFC team. Jay Rodriguez is replaced by Steven Fletcher on 64 minute.
- 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wrexham AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 71' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Kofi Shaw by Grant Ward on 71 minute.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Shaqai Forde is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — card on 74.
- 75' The Wrexham AFC bench stirs into life. Lewis Brunt is withdrawn and George Dobson gets his opportunity.
- 76' Brilliant from the ! Matty James makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 76.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 84 minute. Romaine Sawyers leaves to be changed by Isaac Hutchinson.
- 85' The crowd applauds Elliot Lee as he leaves the pitch. Jack Marriott steps in for Wrexham AFC.
- 90' 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 Eoghan O'Connell suffering a number of foals already.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Taylor Moore | 1 |
| Matty James | 1 |
| Promise Omochere | 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.