Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2023-24

Wycombe Wanderers FC

3 – 2

Full Time

Bristol Rovers FC

Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Adams Park 5,318 HT 45' · FT 45'

Ryan Tafazolli 29' 1–0

Sam Vokes 78' 2–0

Luke Leahy 80' 3–0

3–1 90+1' Chris Martin

Joe Low 9' Y

Sam Vokes 39' Y

Josh Scowen 62' R

David Wheeler 88' Y

Ryan Tafazolli 90' Y

Max Stryjek 90' Y

Y 90' Chris Martin

Jack Grimmer 90' Y

Y 90' John Marquis

Overview

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Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Adams Park.

Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Leigh Doughty
Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Lincoln City FC	46	103
2	Cardiff City FC	46	91
3	Stockport County FC	46	77
4	Bradford City AFC	46	77
5	Bolton Wanderers FC	46	75
6	Stevenage FC	46	75
7	Luton Town FC	46	74
8	Plymouth Argyle FC	46	73
9	Huddersfield Town AFC	46	67
10	Mansfield Town FC	46	65
11	Wycombe Wanderers FC	46	63
12	Reading FC	46	63
13	Blackpool FC	46	60
14	Doncaster Rovers FC	46	60
15	Barnsley FC	46	59
16	Wigan Athletic FC	46	56
17	Burton Albion FC	46	54
18	Peterborough United FC	46	53
19	AFC Wimbledon	46	53
20	Leyton Orient FC	46	52
21	Exeter City FC	46	49
22	Port Vale FC	46	42
23	Rotherham United FC	46	41
24	Northampton Town FC	46	35

Head-to-Head

Wycombe Wanderers FC 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals Bristol Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-08-26 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2023-03-14 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2022-12-26 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2020-02-08 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Wycombe Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Bristol Rovers FC	H	3–2	W
29 Dec	Leyton Orient FC	A	0–0	D
26 Dec	Exeter City FC	A	0–1	L
23 Dec	Port Vale FC	H	1–1	D
16 Dec	Derby County FC	A	1–1	D
09 Dec	Shrewsbury Town FC	H	0–1	L

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	2–3	L
29 Dec	Charlton Athletic FC	H	2–1	W
26 Dec	Portsmouth FC	H	2–1	W
23 Dec	Blackpool FC	A	1–3	L
16 Dec	Bolton Wanderers FC	A	2–1	W
12 Dec	Crewe Alexandra FC	A	4–2	W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Adams Park as Wycombe Wanderers FC face off against Bristol Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Bloomfield will be considering his options from the bench.
9' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Joe Low on 9 minutes.
14' Wycombe Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
19' It looks like no one’s ball. Wycombe Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
29' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Tafazolli makes it 1-0.
34' The 27-year-old Joshua Grant has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
39' It’s a booking for Wycombe Wanderers FC player. Sam Vokes gets a card.
44' Antony Evans has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
49' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wycombe Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
54' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
55' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Aaron Collins by Jevani Brown on 55 minute.
60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
62' The referee has no hesitation. Josh Scowen is booked for Wycombe Wanderers FC — card on 62.
67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
72' The Wycombe Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Garath McCleary is withdrawn and Chris Forino-Joseph gets his opportunity.
76' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 76 minute. Joshua Grant leaves to be changed by Luca Hoole.
78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sam Vokes makes it 2-0.
80' GOAL! Luke Leahy scores on 80.
84' Killian Phillips gets the nod from Wycombe Wanderers FC. He replaces Sam Vokes and will look to change the dynamic.
88' A moment of madness from David Wheeler on 88 minutes earns him a card. Wycombe Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
90' Wycombe Wanderers FC player sees a card in front of him.
90' Another change for Wycombe Wanderers FC made on 90 minute. Freddie Potts leaves to be changed by Richard Keogh.
Bristol Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Wycombe Wanderers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

12
Garath McCleary ↓ Chris Forino-Joseph 72'
1
Max Stryjek
9
Sam Vokes ↓ Killian Phillips 84'
4
Josh Scowen
10
Luke Leahy
6
Ryan Tafazolli
2
Jack Grimmer
23
Kieran Sadlier
19
Freddie Potts ↓ Richard Keogh 90'
20
Dale Taylor
17
Joe Low

Bench

Coach Matt Bloomfield

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

8
Grant Ward
9
John Marquis ↑ 90'
28
James Gibbons
20
Jevani Brown ↑ 55'
23
Luke McCormick
30
Luca Hoole ↑ 76'
31
Jed Ward ↑ 55'

Coach Matt Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Brandon Hanlan	2
Joe Low	2
Sam Vokes	1
Adebayo Akinfenwa	1
Luke Leahy	1
Jayden Mitchell-Lawson	1
Ryan Tafazolli	1
Scott Kashket	1

Head to Head

Wycombe Wanderers FC Form

2024-01-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-12-29 Leyton Orient FC 0–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2023-12-26 Exeter City FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2023-12-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-12-16 Derby County FC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2023-12-09 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–1 Shrewsbury Town FC L

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-01-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-12-29 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-12-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2023-12-23 Blackpool FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-12-16 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-12-12 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–4 Bristol Rovers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.79 Wycombe Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.3 Bristol Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Wycombe Wanderers FC51% Draw24% Bristol Rovers FC25%

Actual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.09

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	37%	63%
± 4.5	20%	80%

Double Chance

Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw

75%

Draw or Bristol Rovers FC

49%

Wycombe Wanderers FC or Bristol Rovers FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Wycombe Wanderers FC35% Draw43% Bristol Rovers FC22%

Actual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.5%

2 – 1

9.1%

1 – 0

7.4%

2 – 0

7.2%

1 – 2

6.6%

0 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

5.9%

3 – 1

5.4%

0 – 1

5.1%

3 – 0

4.2%

0 – 2

3.8%

3 – 2

Actual

Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC

Handicap	Wycombe Wanderers FC covers	Push	Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	15%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	21%	52%
-0.5	48%	—	52%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	15%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.