Bristol Rovers v Oxford United result
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Bristol Rovers 4–3 Oxford United — Bristol Rovers won this FA Cup match.
The result
Bristol Rovers beat Oxford United 4–3 at Memorial Stadium in the FA Cup on Tuesday 16 November. Bristol Rovers have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Bristol Rovers: Samuel Finley (48’, assisted by Anthony Evans), S. Spence (110’, assisted by N. Anderton; 118’, assisted by J. Grant) and Aaron Collins (115’, assisted by C. Harries); Oxford United: M. Taylor (57’ pen), B. Bodin (91’, assisted by Ryan Williams) and Steven Seddon (93’, assisted by M. Taylor).
What it changes
It is Bristol Rovers’s first win over Oxford United since 24 August 2019, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Bristol Rovers are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Oxford United are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
Next up
Bristol Rovers next host Salford City on 20 October 2026.
Oxford United next host Wigan on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Bristol Rovers: Bristol Rovers v Salford City, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Oxford United: Oxford United v Wigan, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Bristol Rovers 4–3 Oxford United · FA Cup
- Venue: Memorial Stadium · Bristol, Gloucestershire
- Referee: N. Hair
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bristol Rovers 2 · draws 2 · Oxford United 2 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Bristol Rovers 2W 2D 1L · Oxford United 3W 2D 0L
Bristol Rovers 4–3 Oxford United (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 10 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 November 2021. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bristol Rovers for / against | Line | Oxford United for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.25 for · 5.75 against n 4 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.4 for · 4 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.25 for · 12.5 against n 4 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.2 for · 13.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.75 for · 3.5 against n 4 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.8 for · 4 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.25 for · 13.75 against n 4 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.6 for · 9 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 4.5 for · 2.25 against n 4 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.4 for · 1.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: N. Hair.
Bristol Rovers
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Evans n 8 | 82.3 | 2.5 | 1 | — |
| L. Hoole n 6 | 57.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| L. Thomas n 8 | 49.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 | D. Agyei |
| S. Finley n 8 | 81.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | Ryan Williams |
| H. Saunders n 8 | 56.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Pitman n 8 | 70.5 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 82.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| S. Nicholson n 8 | 66 | 1 | 0.3 |
| H. Saunders n 8 | 56.3 | 1 | 0.4 |
| L. Thomas n 8 | 49.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Evans n 8 | 82.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| B. Pitman n 8 | 70.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| L. Thomas n 8 | 49.1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| S. Nicholson n 8 | 66 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Kilgour n 8 | 88 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Hoole n 6 | 57.8 | 3.4 |
| T. Clarke n 8 | 17.4 | 3.2 |
| S. Finley n 8 | 81.4 | 2.8 |
| L. Thomas n 8 | 49.1 | 2.7 |
| C. Harries n 8 | 79.9 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Belshaw n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
Oxford United
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Agyei n 8 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 1.7 | L. Thomas |
| H. Kane n 8 | 83.3 | 2 | 1.5 | — |
| M. Taylor n 8 | 87.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | — |
| S. Seddon n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.6 | — |
| Ryan Williams n 8 | 38.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | S. Finley |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Agyei n 8 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| M. Taylor n 8 | 87.1 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| C. Brannagan n 8 | 90 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| J. Henry n 8 | 64.5 | 2.3 | 1 |
| B. Bodin n 8 | 33.3 | 1.7 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Taylor n 8 | 87.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| J. Henry n 8 | 64.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| S. Seddon n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| M. Sykes n 8 | 70.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| N. Holland n 8 | 65.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Agyei n 8 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Ryan Williams n 8 | 38.8 | 3.2 |
| Álex Gorrín n 8 | 61.5 | 2.7 |
| C. Brannagan n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| G. Whyte n 8 | 68.5 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Stevens n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
| S. Eastwood n 8 | 90 | 2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Bristol Rovers v Oxford United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-11-07 Oxford United 2–2 Bristol Rovers
- 2021-02-09 Bristol Rovers 0–2 Oxford United
- 2021-01-23 Oxford United 2–0 Bristol Rovers
- 2019-08-24 Bristol Rovers 3–1 Oxford United
- 2018-12-29 Oxford United 0–2 Bristol Rovers
- 2018-10-20 Bristol Rovers 0–0 Oxford United
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- In their last 6 meetings, Bristol Rovers won 2, Oxford United won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bristol Rovers and Oxford United?
- Recent form — Bristol Rovers 2W 2D 1L; Oxford United 3W 2D 0L.
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