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
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.5 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
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Wrexham AFC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Wrexham AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The 35-year-old Jack Hunt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Wrexham AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 32' The England Taylor Moore breaks the deadlock on 32 minutes. 0-1!
- 37' Ryan Longman, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 42' George Dobson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Another change for Wrexham AFC made on 46 minute. Eoghan O'Connell leaves to be changed by Dan Scarr.
- 49' A moment of madness from Luke Thomas on 49 minutes earns him a card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 54' Jay Rodriguez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 59' Wrexham AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 63' Another change for Wrexham AFC made on 63 minute. Ryan Barnett leaves to be changed by James McClean.
- 64' The Wrexham AFC bench stirs into life. Jay Rodriguez is withdrawn and Steven Fletcher gets his opportunity.
- 69' It looks surprising Wrexham AFC does not make any changes. Isaac Hutchinson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Grant Ward. He replaces Kofi Shaw on 71 minute.
- 74' Shaqai Forde picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 75' Wrexham AFC ring the changes. Lewis Brunt has done his job and it is now time for George Dobson to step up.
- 76' Magnificent from Matty James! That is 9 goals in 361 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 84' Isaac Hutchinson is replacing Romaine Sawyers for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 85' Jack Marriott gets the nod from Wrexham AFC. He replaces Elliot Lee and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Promise Omochere | 1 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Taylor Moore | 1 |
| Matty James | 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.