Oxford United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Assistant 1 Andrew Aylott
- Assistant 2 Abbas Khan
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 07 Oct Bristol Rovers FC H 2–1 W 03 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC H 3–0 W 30 Sep Stevenage FC A 3–1 W 23 Sep Exeter City FC H 3–0 W 16 Sep Fleetwood Town FC A 3–0 W 02 Sep Port Vale FC H 1–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 07 Oct Oxford United FC A 1–2 L 03 Oct Port Vale FC H 3–0 W 30 Sep Peterborough United FC A 0–2 L 23 Sep Wigan Athletic FC H 4–1 W 16 Sep Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–0 W 02 Sep Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D Key Stats
40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Bristol Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Oxford United FC is showing some good football. However, Oxford United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 13' GOAL! Billy Bodin scores on 13. Assisted by Ruben Rodrigues
- 15' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a card on 15.
- 20' It’s high time Joey Barton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harvey Vale made 405 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' 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 Aaron Collins suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Oxford United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' The whistle greets Fin Stevens as he departs to be replaced by Stanley Mills.
- 46' Oxford United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 48' Chris Martin was booked on 48.
- 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 57' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Jevani Brown gets a card.
- 58' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Billy Bodin is replaced by Josh Murphy on 58 minute.
- 63' It’s gonna be a card for Jevani Brown.
- 68' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' The whistle greets Mark Harris as he departs to be replaced by Gatlin O'Donkor.
- 75' The whistle greets Jack Hunt as he departs to be replaced by Luca Hoole.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sam Finley on 78.
- 81' What a strike from Sam Long! The score is 2-0.
- 84' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Chris Martin departs to be replaced by Scott Sinclair.
- 88' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oisin Smyth is hanging Ruben Rodrigues on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' What a strike from Aaron Collins! The score is 2-1.
- 90' Oisin Smyth is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.
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Oxford United FC
Starting XI-
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Mark Harris ↓ Gatlin O'Donkor 70'
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10
Billy Bodin ↓ Josh Murphy 58'
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20
Ruben Rodrigues ↓ Oisin Smyth 88'
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15
Fin Stevens ↓ Stanley Mills 46'
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Bench-
23
Josh Murphy ↑ 58'
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- 13
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39
Gatlin O'Donkor ↑ 70'
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14
Oisin Smyth ↑ 88'
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7
Stanley Mills ↑ 46'
Coach Liam ManningBristol Rovers FC
Starting XI-
42
Jack Hunt ↓ Luca Hoole 75'
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18
Chris Martin ↓ Scott Sinclair 84'
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23
Luke McCormick ↓ Sam Finley 58'
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22
Lamare Bogarde ↓ Antony Evans 58'
Bench-
6
Sam Finley ↑ 58'
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7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 84'
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21
Antony Evans ↑ 58'
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30
Luca Hoole ↑ 75'
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Coach Joey Barton -
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Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-10-07 Oxford United FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-10-03 Bristol Rovers FC 3–0 Port Vale FC W 2023-09-30 Peterborough United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-09-23 Bristol Rovers FC 4–1 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-09-16 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-09-02 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D