Cambridge United vs Bristol Rovers: result 2-0 and analysis
League OneMatchday 4Kick-off on August 19, 2023 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Bristol Rovers?
Cambridge United won 2-0 on August 19, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 79′F. OkenabirhieCambridge United
- 90′S. KaikaiCambridge United
Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Bristol Rovers
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Cambridge United
4-2-3-1- 23G. Yahyai
- 21E. Kachunga
- 10J. Lankester
- 7J. Brophy
- 8G. Thomas
- 4P. Digby
- 3D. Andrew
- 6R. Bennett
- 5M. Morrison
- 2L. Bennett
- 1J. Stevens
Bristol Rovers
4-2-3-1- 9J. Marquis
- 10A. Collins
- 21A. Evans
- 11L. Thomas
- 6S. Finley
- 8G. Ward
- 3L. Gordon
- 25T. Crama
- 17C. Taylor
- 30L. Hoole
- 33M. Cox
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Bristol Rovers have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Stevenage(home) | 1-2 | League One |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Fleetwood Town(away) | 2-0 | League One |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Sutton Utd(away) | 2-2 | League Cup |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Oxford United(home) | 2-0 | League One |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Barnet(away) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Charlton(away) | 2-1 | League One |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Barnsley(home) | 1-1 | League One |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Ipswich(away) | 0-2 | League Cup |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Portsmouth(away) | 1-1 | League One |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Chesterfield(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 0 Cambridge United wins, 0 draws, 5 Bristol Rovers wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2023 | Cambridge United 1-2 Bristol Rovers | League One |
| Oct 8, 2022 | Bristol Rovers 2-1 Cambridge United | League One |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Bristol Rovers 4-1 Cambridge United | League Cup |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Bristol Rovers 3-0 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Oct 30, 2015 | Cambridge United 1-2 Bristol Rovers | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Cambridge United vs Bristol Rovers on Jan 7, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Bristol Rovers score 1.6 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.7 | 1.1 | 5 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Bristol Rovers | 1.6 | 1.1 | 5 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Cambridge United | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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