Oxford United v Bristol Rovers result
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Oxford United 2–1 Bristol Rovers — Oxford United won this League One match.
The result
Oxford United beat Bristol Rovers 2–1 at The Kassam Stadium in League One on Saturday 7 October. Oxford United have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Oxford United led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Oxford United: B. Bodin (13’, assisted by Ruben Rodrigues) and Samuel Long (81’, assisted by Cameron Brannagan); Bristol Rovers: Aaron Collins (89’). J. Brown (63’), Stanley Mills (90’) and O. Smyth (90’) were sent off.
What it changes
It is Oxford United’s first win over Bristol Rovers since 9 February 2021, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Oxford United have won their last five matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Samuel Long (Oxford United) 8.3, Aaron Collins (Bristol Rovers) 7.1 and Ruben Rodrigues (Oxford United) 6.8 led the match.
Next up
Oxford United next host Wigan on 20 October 2026.
Bristol Rovers next host Salford City on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Oxford United: Oxford United v Wigan, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Bristol Rovers: Bristol Rovers v Salford City, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Oxford United 2–1 Bristol Rovers · League One
- Venue: The Kassam Stadium · Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Referee: S. Mather
- Head-to-head (last 6): Oxford United 2 · draws 1 · Bristol Rovers 3 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Oxford United 4W 0D 1L · Bristol Rovers 3W 1D 1L
Oxford United 2–1 Bristol Rovers (League One): 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 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
Oxford United player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Beadle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| S. Long | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| E. Moore | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| C. Brown | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| G. Leigh | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| C. Brannagan | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | Y | 7.7 |
| M. McGuane | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | 88 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 |
| M. Harris | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Bodin | 58 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Stevens | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Mills sub | 51 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | R | 6.3 |
| J. Murphy sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| G. O'Donkor sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Smyth sub | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RY | 5.5 |
Bristol Rovers player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cox | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. Taylor | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Grant | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| H. Vale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7.7 |
| R. Woods | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Collins | 90 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. Martin | 84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| J. Hunt | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Brown | 63 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RY | 5.9 |
| L. Bogarde | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. McCormick | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Finley sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.9 |
| A. Evans sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Sinclair sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Hoole sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Oxford United v Bristol Rovers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-02-25 Oxford United 0–3 Bristol Rovers
- 2022-08-13 Bristol Rovers 1–0 Oxford United
- 2021-11-16 Bristol Rovers 4–3 Oxford United
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Bristol Rovers?
- In their last 6 meetings, Oxford United won 2, Bristol Rovers won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Oxford United and Bristol Rovers?
- Recent form — Oxford United 4W 0D 1L; Bristol Rovers 3W 1D 1L.
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