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Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers

St James Park, Exeter, Devon21 August 2021 at 15:00

Match Events

Exeter City
Bristol Rovers
Kick Off
M. Jay
3′
M. Jay

assist: J. Key

15′
T. Dieng

assist: J. Brown

22′
24′Jack Baldwin
H. Kite

assist: J. Brown

24′
Half Time
46′
J. BaldwinB. Hanlan
46′
H. SaundersS. Nicholson
59′Sam Finley
P. AmondS. Nombe
60′
70′
A. CollinsB. Pitman
70′
S. Finley

assist: A. Collins

T. DiengN. Atangana
71′
N. AtanganaO. Edwards
83′
Owura Edwards87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

9Shots on Goal9
7Shots off Goal4
19Total Shots19
3Blocked Shots6
13Shots insidebox9
6Shots outsidebox10
7Fouls6
3Corner Kicks4
2Offsides7
44%Ball Possession56%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
8Goalkeeper Saves5
334Total passes431
215Passes accurate285
64%Passes %66%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Exeter City is 6.93, compared to — for Bristol Rovers. 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. Exeter City's highest-rated starter is P. Sweeney (6.93), while Bristol Rovers's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Exeter City have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by P. Sweeney (2G). Bristol Rovers's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Exeter City deploy 3 defenders rated 6.93 on average, against Bristol Rovers's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Exeter City field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Bristol Rovers's 4 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.

Forward Threat

Exeter City start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Bristol Rovers averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Exeter City and —% for Bristol Rovers. 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

Exeter City's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Bristol Rovers. 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 Exeter City's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: P. Sweeney (31), oldest: P. Sweeney (31)), while Bristol Rovers 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

Exeter City's starters average 40 league appearances each, versus 0 for Bristol Rovers. 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.

Exeter City3-4-1-23-4-1-2Bristol Rovers
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Dawson26Sweeney5Ray2Caprice14Dieng34Hartrid.20Brown29Kite12Key11Amond7Jay1Belshaw3Hughes26Baldwin16Anderton4Grant15Coutts6Finley19Anderson33Rodman10Collins22Saunders

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: J. Barton

Exeter CityPosition StrengthBristol Rovers
6.93
Avg Rating
6.93Defender (3 v 3)
2G 0A0G 0A
Exeter City3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperC. Dawson
26DefenderP. Sweeney6.92G
5DefenderG. Ray
34DefenderA. Hartridge
2MidfielderJ. Caprice
14MidfielderT. Dieng
29MidfielderH. Kite
12MidfielderJ. Key
20ForwardJ. Brown
11ForwardP. Amond
7ForwardM. Jay
Bristol Rovers3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw
3DefenderM. Hughes
26DefenderJ. Baldwin
16DefenderN. Anderton
4MidfielderJ. Grant
6MidfielderS. Finley
19MidfielderH. Anderson
33MidfielderA. Rodman
15ForwardP. Coutts
10ForwardA. Collins
22ForwardH. Saunders

Match Summary

Exeter City defeated Bristol Rovers 4:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by M. Jay 3′, M. Jay 15′, T. Dieng 22′, H. Kite 24′, S. Finley 70′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Exeter City had 44% possession while Bristol Rovers held 56%. Exeter City had 19 shots (9 on target) compared to 19 (9 on target) for Bristol Rovers. Exeter City made 3 substitutions, Bristol Rovers made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers Head to Head Results

16 stretnutí
Exeter City
7
wins
Drawn
3
Bristol Rovers
6
wins
Total goals
55 · 3.4/match
Both scored
13/16 · 81%
Over 2.5
11/16 · 69%

Recent Form

Exeter City

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Bristol Rovers

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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.

Exeter City2wins
2draws8 meetings
Bristol Rovers4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

88%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 44.1%Draw 31.7%Away 29.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.003.20
Max2.353.253.50
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 53.2%
Market favourite:Exeter City · Slight 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 market41.0%30.1%28.9%
Public market43.4%29.4%27.3%
Δ2.4%0.7%1.7%

Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Exeter City
Result vs. Market: Exeter City (44%)

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.

Exeter CityHalf-time:40Bristol Rovers
19Shots19
9Shots on target9

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
26/02/22Bristol Rovers1–1Exeter City2.67/3.29/2.64
21/08/21Exeter City4–1Bristol Rovers2.27/3.15/3.34
28/11/15Exeter City1–1Bristol Rovers3.13/3.45/2.35
23/04/16Bristol Rovers3–1Exeter City1.98/3.60/3.92
03/08/13Exeter City2–1Bristol Rovers2.48/3.35/2.96
11/01/14Bristol Rovers2–1Exeter City2.21/3.34/3.50
29/09/12Exeter City1–2Bristol Rovers2.11/3.32/3.62
06/03/13Bristol Rovers2–0Exeter City2.64/3.35/2.76

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: Exeter City

W 211D 133L 153
Over 2.549
Goals scored694

Away Record: Bristol Rovers

W 161D 103L 150
Over 2.548
Goals scored535

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026