Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Tallis (England)
- Assistant 1 Ollie Williams
- Assistant 2 Darren Wilding
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
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 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 09 Dec Cheltenham Town FC H 1–1 D 28 Nov Leyton Orient FC H 1–1 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 26 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 1–2 L 23 Dec Fleetwood Town FC H 1–1 D 16 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 3–0 W 11 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–0 W 02 Dec Northampton Town FC A 3–0 W 28 Nov Burton Albion FC A 2–0 W Key Stats
78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)56% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bristol Rovers FC and Portsmouth FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' Sam Finley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Paddy Lane needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 18 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' That looks like a foul for a card for Alex Robertson.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 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.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jack Sparkes on 48.
- 52' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Robertson departs to be replaced by Christian Saydee.
- 57' 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.
- 62' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
- 65' Joe Morrell was booked on 65.
- 66' Goal! Antony Evans scores his 16 goal in 383 matches.
- 69' Antony Evans is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
- 72' Chris Martin has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Marquis on 72 minute.
- 73' Kusini Yengi is replacing Gavin Whyte for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 76' What an equalizer from Paddy Lane!
- 78' Paddy Lane is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' Sam Finley is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Jack Hunt. He replaces Tristan Crama on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Matthew Cox. He receives a card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Portsmouth FC.
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Bristol Rovers FC
Starting XI- 8
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John Marquis ↓ Chris Martin 72'
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Tristan Crama ↓ Jack Hunt 87'
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Bench-
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Jack Hunt ↑ 87'
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Chris Martin ↑ 72'
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Coach Matt TaylorPortsmouth FC
Starting XI- 7
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Gavin Whyte ↓ Kusini Yengi 73'
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Jack Sparkes ↓ Paddy Lane 72'
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Bench- 31
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Kusini Yengi ↑ 73'
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Christian Saydee ↑ 52'
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Paddy Lane ↑ 72'
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Coach John Mousinho -
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
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 2023-12-09 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Cheltenham Town FC D 2023-11-28 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Leyton Orient FC DPortsmouth FC Form