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Bristol Rovers vs Bradford

Memorial Stadium, Bristol, Gloucestershire2 April 2022 at 15:00
Referee: N. Hair

Match Events

Bristol Rovers
Bradford
Kick Off
30′Luke Hendrie
Half Time
46′
J. WalkerC. Vernam
46′
D. Pereira
Trevor Clarke52′
S. Finley

assist: E. Anderson

57′
T. ClarkeL. Thomas
69′
70′
G. EvansC. Cooke
72′Elliot Watt
C. Taylor
75′
80′
A. GillieadC. Lavery
S. NicholsonL. Clarke
82′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal2
11Shots off Goal5
31Total Shots9
13Blocked Shots2
21Shots insidebox6
10Shots outsidebox3
8Fouls17
4Corner Kicks3
0Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
446Total passes402
326Passes accurate265
73%Passes %66%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Bristol Rovers is —, compared to 6.70 for Bradford. 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 —, while Bradford's best-rated player is A. Cook (6.70).

Defensive Solidity

Bristol Rovers deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Bradford's 4-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

Bristol Rovers field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Bradford's 5 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

Bristol Rovers start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Bradford averaging 6.70. 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 —% for Bristol Rovers and 52% for Bradford. 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bristol Rovers's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Bradford average 35.0 (youngest: A. Cook (35), oldest: A. Cook (35)). 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 0 league appearances each, versus 8 for Bradford. 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 Rovers4-2-3-14-2-3-1Bradford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Belshaw17Taylor15Coutts6Finley11Nichols.19Anderson20Clarke12Anderson2Connolly30Hoole10Collins12Bass27Hendrie4O'Connor14Foulds17Evans6Songo'o10Walker11Gilliead18Watt28Pereira9Cook

Substitutes

Coach: J. Barton

Substitutes

Coach: M. Trueman

Bristol RoversPosition StrengthBradford
Avg Rating
6.70
Forward (1 v 1)6.70
0G 0A0G 1A
Bristol Rovers4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw
17DefenderC. Taylor
20DefenderT. Clarke
2DefenderJ. Connolly
30DefenderL. Hoole
15MidfielderP. Coutts
6MidfielderS. Finley
11MidfielderS. Nicholson
19MidfielderH. Anderson
12MidfielderE. Anderson
10ForwardA. Collins
Bradford4-2-3-1
12GoalkeeperA. Bass
27DefenderL. Hendrie
4DefenderP. O'Connor
14DefenderM. Foulds
6DefenderY. Songo'o
17MidfielderG. Evans
10MidfielderJ. Walker
11MidfielderA. Gilliead
18MidfielderE. Watt
28MidfielderD. Pereira
9ForwardA. Cook6.71A

Match Summary

Bristol Rovers defeated Bradford 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by D. Pereira 46′, S. Finley 57′, C. Taylor 75′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Bristol Rovers had 52% possession while Bradford held 48%. Bristol Rovers had 31 shots (7 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Bradford. Bristol Rovers made 2 substitutions, Bradford made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Bristol Rovers vs Bradford Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Bristol Rovers
3
wins
Drawn
6
Bradford
2
wins
Total goals
39 · 3.5/match
Both scored
10/11 · 91%
Over 2.5
8/11 · 73%

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers

DWWWWW

Bradford

WDDDLW

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 Rovers2wins
3draws6 meetings
Bradford1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

4.2

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (47%) — the odds may underestimate Bristol Rovers.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 49.8%Draw 29.0%Away 26.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.343.60
Max2.033.603.95
Over 2.5: 48.3%Under 2.5: 58.1%
Market favourite:Bristol Rovers · 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 market47.1%28.6%24.2%
Public market47.9%26.6%25.5%
Δ0.7%2.1%1.3%

Bristol Rovers vs Bradford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bristol Rovers
Result vs. Market: Bristol Rovers (50%)

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:00Bradford
31Shots9
7Shots on target2

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
28/01/12Bristol Rovers2–1Bradford2.12/3.27/3.20
24/11/12Bristol Rovers3–3Bradford2.90/3.34/2.44
02/04/22Bristol Rovers2–1Bradford2.01/3.45/3.77
16/10/21Bradford2–2Bristol Rovers1.85/3.59/4.14
09/04/13Bradford4–1Bristol Rovers1.83/3.69/4.55
10/09/11Bradford2–2Bristol Rovers2.59/3.32/2.64

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: Bradford

W 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026