Bristol Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Louis Marks
- Referee Oliver Yates
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 27 Mar Sunderland AFC H 0–1 L 23 Mar Swindon Town FC H 0–1 L 20 Mar Plymouth Argyle FC A 0–2 L 16 Mar Charlton Athletic FC A 2–3 L 13 Mar AFC Wimbledon H 0–0 D 09 Mar Accrington Stanley FC H 4–1 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 27 Mar Bristol Rovers FC A 1–0 W 20 Mar Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D 17 Mar Accrington Stanley FC A 2–0 W 09 Mar Portsmouth FC A 2–0 W 06 Mar Rochdale AFC H 2–0 W 02 Mar Swindon Town FC H 1–0 W Key Stats
33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history -
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sunderland AFC gets underway.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' 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 Jack Baldwin suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. Anssi Jaakkola has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ross Stewart made 212 appearances and scored 42 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' 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.
- 36' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 39' GOAL! Aiden O'Brien scores on 39. Assisted by Aiden McGeady
- 44' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Max Power, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Josh Scowen gets a Yellow card.
- 53' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Dion Sanderson gets a Yellow card.
- 58' Sunderland 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' Carl Winchester needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 66' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Lynden Gooch is replaced by Grant Leadbitter.
- 71' The whistle greets Zain Westbrooke as he departs to be replaced by Erhun Oztumer.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for David Tutonda. He replaces Jonah Ayunga on 76 minute.
- 81' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Alfie Kilgour is replaced by Jack Baldwin.
- 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke O'Nien.
- 90' 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.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.
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Bristol Rovers FC
Starting XI-
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Zain Westbrooke ↓ Erhun Oztumer 71'
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15
Alfie Kilgour ↓ Jack Baldwin 81'
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Jonah Ayunga ↓ David Tutonda 76'
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28
Zain Walker ↓ Josh Barrett 76'
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Bench-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 76'
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26
Jack Baldwin ↑ 81'
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Erhun Oztumer ↑ 71'
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24
David Tutonda ↑ 76'
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Coach Joey BartonSunderland AFC
Starting XI- 25
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Aiden O'Brien ↓ Ross Stewart 66'
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Lynden Gooch ↓ Grant Leadbitter 66'
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Bench- 7
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Grant Leadbitter ↑ 66'
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Ross Stewart ↑ 66'
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Coach Lee Johnson -
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Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2021-03-27 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC L 2021-03-23 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Swindon Town FC L 2021-03-20 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2021-03-16 Charlton Athletic FC 3–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2021-03-13 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 AFC Wimbledon D 2021-03-09 Bristol Rovers FC 4–1 Accrington Stanley FC WSunderland AFC Form