The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Bristol Rovers are in the 16th position while the guests worry at 24th.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Bristol Rovers form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories so far this season. Bristol Rovers, who have the fewest points (18) at home in League One, have only managed 4 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses so far from their games here at Memorial Stadium.Bristol Rovers manager G. Coughlan and his team return home after a 0-0 draw away versus Coventry City in the League One. Before that game, the home loss against Luton Town with the scoreline 1-2.
The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Bristol Rovers handle that role? We have found three games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The win/draw/lost stats in these games are W1-D1-L1.
Bristol Rovers aren't scoring a lot here at Memorial Stadium with only 19 goals from 20 games. Bristol Rovers have conceded 24 in these home matches.
Bradford City form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Bradford City, who have the fewest points (13) away in League One, so far with only 13 points returning home. The records show 3-4-13 (win-draw-lose). four defeats in a row for Bradford City in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Wycombe Wanderers. With the Bradford City losing streak of five defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking.The manager G. Bowyer was unhappy after their last game, a League One match played at their home ground Memorial Stadium. Bradford City suffered a 0-1 loss to Doncaster Rovers. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Charlton Athletic wasn't a success with a 0-1 loss.
Bradford City are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 3 wins, 7 draws and 14 defeats. From a total of 24 matches.
The attacking power of Bradford City when travelling is not overwhelming with 19 goals scored in 20 matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Bradford City have conceded 39 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Bradford City - Bristol Rovers 0-0. As for the last nine games between these two teams, there's 2 Bristol Rovers victories, 5 draws and 2 Bradford City wins.Top Goalscorers
![]() E. Doyle 10 goals / 3 assists | ![]() J. Clarke-Harris 9 goals | ![]() J. Payne 9 goals / 5 assists |
Bristol Rovers missing players
Bradford City missing players
| Bristol Rovers | Bradford City | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 39 | 19 | Played | 20 | 41 |
| 39 | 18 | Scored | 19 | 43 |
| 41 | 22 | Conceded | 39 | 69 |
| 79% | 79% | Over 0.5 | 95% | 93% |
| 59% | 63% | Over 1.5 | 70% | 68% |
| 44% | 47% | Over 2.5 | 55% | 49% |
| 21% | 21% | Over 3.5 | 40% | 34% |
| 3% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 20% | 17% |
| 44% | 42% | Both teams to score | 45% | 37% |
| 36% | 32% | Clean Sheet | 20% | 27% |
| 41% | 47% | Failed To Score | 40% | 44% |
- Bradford City is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Bristol Rovers is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Luton Town | 41 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 80 | 34 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 52 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 46 | 87 |
| 2 | Barnsley | 41 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 68 | 33 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 36 | 21 | 35 | 79 |
| 3 | Sunderland | 39 | 21 | 16 | 2 | 69 | 35 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 79 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 40 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 71 | 43 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 27 | 28 | 77 |
| 5 | Charlton Athletic | 40 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 37 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 73 |
| 6 | Doncaster Rovers | 41 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 69 | 52 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 40 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 66 |
| 7 | Peterborough United | 40 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 62 | 54 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 28 | 8 | 61 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 41 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 47 | 45 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 58 |
| 9 | Coventry City | 41 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 45 | 45 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 0 | 58 |
| 10 | Burton Albion | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 56 | 47 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 27 | 9 | 56 |
| 11 | Fleetwood Town | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 52 | 43 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 56 |
| 12 | Oxford United | 41 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 50 | 56 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 32 | -6 | 52 |
| 13 | Gillingham | 41 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 54 | 66 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 35 | -12 | 48 |
| 14 | Shrewsbury Town | 41 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 45 | 53 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 31 | -8 | 47 |
| 15 | Plymouth Argyle | 41 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 51 | 65 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 32 | -14 | 47 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 41 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 41 | 45 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 21 | -4 | 46 |
| 17 | Accrington Stanley | 40 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 41 | 59 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 32 | -18 | 45 |
| 18 | Scunthorpe United | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 49 | 70 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 36 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 34 | -21 | 45 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers | 40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 50 | 63 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 38 | -13 | 44 |
| 20 | Southend United | 41 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 49 | 61 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 32 | -12 | 43 |
| 21 | AFC Wimbledon | 41 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 37 | 59 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 35 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 24 | -22 | 43 |
| 22 | Walsall | 41 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 44 | 67 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 31 | -23 | 42 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 40 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 49 | 79 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 37 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 42 | -30 | 42 |
| 24 | Bradford City | 41 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 43 | 69 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 30 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 39 | -26 | 36 |