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Bristol Rovers vs Crawley Town

Memorial Stadium, Bristol, Gloucestershire2 April 2016 at 15:00

Match Events

Bristol Rovers
Crawley Town
Kick Off
Half Time
M. Taylor

assist: L. Lawrence

53′
65′
R. DeaconS. Fenelon
L. Lawrence
75′
76′
F. SutherlandS. Walton
L. LawrenceC. Montaño
77′
M. Taylor

assist: C. Lines

79′
R. GaffneyO. McBurnie
83′
84′
M. HarroldL. Barnard
M. TaylorJ. Easter
85′
Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Bristol Rovers is 6.68, compared to — for Crawley Town. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Bristol Rovers's highest-rated starter is T. Lockyer (6.68), while Crawley Town's best-rated player is —.

Midfield Control

Bristol Rovers field 11 midfielders averaging 6.68, versus Crawley Town's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 65% for Bristol Rovers and —% for Crawley Town. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Bristol Rovers's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Crawley Town. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bristol Rovers's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: T. Lockyer (31), oldest: T. Lockyer (31)), while Crawley Town average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Bristol Rovers's starters average 16 league appearances each, versus 0 for Crawley Town. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Bristol RoversPosition StrengthCrawley Town
6.68
Avg Rating
6.68Midfielder (11 v 11)
0G 0A0G 0A
Bristol Rovers
1MidfielderS. Mildenhall
3MidfielderL. Brown
5MidfielderM. McChrystal
2MidfielderD. Leadbitter
4MidfielderT. Lockyer6.7
16MidfielderL. Lawrence
14MidfielderC. Lines
23MidfielderB. Bodin
8MidfielderO. Clarke
10MidfielderM. Taylor
30MidfielderR. Gaffney
Crawley Town
12MidfielderC. Preston
25MidfielderJ. Yorwerth
6MidfielderS. Bradley
31MidfielderC. Dunne
22MidfielderA. Bond
20MidfielderR. Deacon
30MidfielderL. Della Verde
7MidfielderG. Edwards
24MidfielderF. Sutherland
18MidfielderM. Harrold
14MidfielderL. Young

Match Summary

Bristol Rovers defeated Crawley Town 3:0. The match was played in League Two 2015. Goals were scored by M. Taylor 53′, L. Lawrence 75′, M. Taylor 79′. Bristol Rovers made 3 substitutions, Crawley Town made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Bristol Rovers vs Crawley Town Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Bristol Rovers
5
wins
Drawn
4
Crawley Town
6
wins
Total goals
33 · 2.2/match
Both scored
8/15 · 53%
Over 2.5
8/15 · 53%

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers

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Crawley Town

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Bristol Rovers4wins
1draws8 meetings
Crawley Town3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.9

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 66.8%Draw 23.2%Away 13.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.463.807.00
Max1.534.637.69
Market favourite:Bristol Rovers · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market66.4%20.9%12.6%
Public market65.2%21.7%13.0%
Δ1.2%0.8%0.4%

Bristol Rovers vs Crawley Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bristol Rovers
Result vs. Market: Bristol Rovers (67%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Bristol RoversHalf-time:00Crawley Town
12Shots7
4Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
11/04/26Bristol Rovers3–1Crawley Town1.96/3.30/3.75
25/10/25Crawley Town4–0Bristol Rovers2.33/3.30/2.90
08/03/22Crawley Town1–2Bristol Rovers2.73/3.34/2.58
04/09/21Bristol Rovers1–0Crawley Town2.03/3.45/3.62
21/11/15Crawley Town2–1Bristol Rovers3.71/3.46/2.09
02/04/16Bristol Rovers3–0Crawley Town1.50/4.31/7.40
14/01/12Bristol Rovers0–0Crawley Town4.48/3.60/1.76
03/09/11Crawley Town4–1Bristol Rovers1.72/3.53/4.85

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bristol Rovers

W 161D 103L 150
Over 2.548
Goals scored535

Away Record: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026