Barnsley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 2
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Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — FA Cup at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Karl Buckley (England)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 30 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 3–4 L 26 Nov Reading FC H 2–2 D 23 Nov Wigan Athletic FC H 0–1 L 16 Nov Cambridge United FC A 1–1 D 08 Nov Rotherham United FC H 2–0 W 02 Nov Port Vale FC A 3–1 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 30 Nov Barnsley FC A 4–3 W 26 Nov Blackpool FC H 0–2 L 23 Nov Mansfield Town FC A 1–0 W 16 Nov Crawley Town FC H 0–0 D 09 Nov Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D 02 Nov Weston-super-Mare AFC H 3–1 W Key Stats
67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history33% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season0% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Barnsley FC is hosting Bristol Rovers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Kelechi Nwakali has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam Phillips, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 8 goals in the last 8 games.
- 20' 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.
- 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' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Corey O'Keeffe made 15 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' Gatlin O'Donkor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 45' 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.
- 46' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Joel Senior departs to be replaced by James Wilson.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 60' Chris Martin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isaac Hutchinson on 60 minute.
- 65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 66' Grant Ward has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamie Lindsay on 66 minute.
- 67' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Kelechi Nwakali by Jonathan Russell on 67 minute.
- 68' Fabio Jalo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Davis Keillor-Dunn on 68 minute.
- 73' 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.
- 78' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 80' Kyran Lofthouse has so much to prove this time. He replaces Corey O'Keeffe on 80 minute.
- 85' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Barry Cotter is hanging Georgie Gent on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Sam Cosgrove. He replaces Stephen Humphrys on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Bristol Rovers FC beats Barnsley FC
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Barnsley FC
Starting XI- 23
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Stephen Humphrys ↓ Sam Cosgrove 90'
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Davis Keillor-Dunn ↓ Fabio Jalo 68'
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Georgie Gent ↓ Barry Cotter 85'
Bench-
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Barry Cotter ↑ 85'
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9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 90'
- 21
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15
Kyran Lofthouse ↑ 80'
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Jonathan Russell ↑ 67'
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Fabio Jalo ↑ 68'
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Coach Darrell ClarkeBristol Rovers FC
Starting XI- 4
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19
Isaac Hutchinson ↓ Chris Martin 60'
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Jamie Lindsay ↓ Grant Ward 66'
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Joel Senior ↓ James Wilson 46'
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- 1
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24
Gatlin O'Donkor ↓ Ruel Sotiriou 60'
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22
Kamil Conteh ↓ Scott Sinclair 116'
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Bench-
10
Ruel Sotiriou ↑ 60'
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18
Chris Martin ↑ 60'
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Grant Ward ↑ 66'
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James Wilson ↑ 46'
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Scott Sinclair ↑ 116'
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Coach Matt Taylor -
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2024-11-30 Barnsley FC 3–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-11-26 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Blackpool FC L 2024-11-23 Mansfield Town FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-11-16 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Crawley Town FC D 2024-11-09 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D 2024-11-02 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Weston-super-Mare AFC W