Stevenage v Bristol Rovers result
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Stevenage 3–0 Bristol Rovers — Stevenage won this League One match.
The result
Stevenage beat Bristol Rovers 3–0 in League One on Sunday 29 December. It is Stevenage’s first win over Bristol Rovers since 14 August 2021, after three meetings without one (the 4 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
Stevenage led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Stevenage: Elliott List (34’, assisted by Luther James-Wildin), Jordan Roberts (54’, assisted by Lewis Freestone) and Jamie Reid (88’, assisted by Jordan Roberts). J. Lindsay (53’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Stevenage 0.00, Bristol Rovers 0.00, from 11 shots to 5 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
E. Duckworth showed seven yellow cards and one red — against 3.0 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Stevenage: Lewis Freestone (57’) and Jordan Roberts (71’); Bristol Rovers: J. Lindsay (22’), James Wilson (26’), J. Lindsay (53’), L. McCormick (65’) and Lino Sousa (85’).
What it changes
Stevenage have scored 39 goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 42 games, ranked per game). Stevenage have conceded 47 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Bristol Rovers have scored 43 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Bristol Rovers have conceded 69 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs.
Bristol Rovers are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jordan Roberts (Stevenage) 8.9, Elliott List (Stevenage) 6.6 and Lewis Freestone (Stevenage) 6.5 led the match.
Head-to-head
Bristol Rovers are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Stevenage.
Next up
Stevenage next host Mansfield Town on 14 November 2026.
Bristol Rovers next host Chesterfield on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Stevenage: Stevenage v Mansfield Town, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Bristol Rovers: Bristol Rovers v Chesterfield, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Stevenage 3–0 Bristol Rovers · League One
- Referee: E. Duckworth
- Head-to-head (last 4): Stevenage 1 · draws 1 · Bristol Rovers 2 · 3.25 goals/game
- Recent form: Stevenage 2W 1D 2L · Bristol Rovers 0W 2D 3L
Stevenage 3–0 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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 December 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Stevenage for / against | Line | Bristol Rovers for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 7.25 for · 5 against n 4 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.2 for · 5 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.5 for · 9 against n 4 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 7.6 for · 16.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 for · 3 against n 4 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2 for · 6 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.25 for · 15.75 against n 4 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.6 for · 9.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 3 against n 4 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.6 for · 1.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: E. Duckworth — 3 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 21.45 fouls over 11 matches.
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Stevenage
Stevenage Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.6 | C. Mola |
| H. White n 8 | 77.6 | 1.2 | 2.9 | — |
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 | — |
| D. Butler n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 0.5 | J. Wilson |
| J. Roberts n 8 | 80.3 | 2.5 | 3.5 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
| H. White n 8 | 77.6 | 1.4 |
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| D. Butler n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
| J. Roberts n 8 | 80.3 | 0.6 |
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Stevenage Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| H. White n 8 | 77.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Butler n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Roberts n 8 | 80.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| H. White n 8 | 77.6 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Butler n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Roberts n 8 | 80.3 | 0 | 0 |
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Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Griffiths n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| C. Mola n 8 | 76.9 | 1 | 0.9 | C. Piergianni |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.4 | D. Butler |
| K. Conteh n 8 | 85.9 | 1.8 | 0.1 | — |
| J. Lindsay n 8 | 80.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Griffiths n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| C. Mola n 8 | 76.9 | 2.5 |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
| K. Conteh n 8 | 85.9 | 3.1 |
| J. Lindsay n 8 | 80.5 | 2 |
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Bristol Rovers Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Griffiths n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Mola n 8 | 76.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| K. Conteh n 8 | 85.9 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Lindsay n 8 | 80.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Griffiths n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Mola n 8 | 76.9 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Conteh n 8 | 85.9 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Lindsay n 8 | 80.5 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Stevenage | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Possession | 51% |
| 11 | Shots | 5 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 3 |
| 3 | Corners | 7 |
| 5 | Offsides | 4 |
| 13 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 329 | Passes | 351 |
| 69% | Pass accuracy | 69% |
Stevenage Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mahoney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| L. James-Wildin | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Piergianni | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Thompson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Roberts | 90 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Y | 8.3 |
| E. List | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| N. Thompson | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Reid | 89 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| D. Phillips | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Kemp | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Butler | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Freestone sub | 71 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Y | 7.6 |
| N. Freeman sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| H. White sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Sweeney sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| T. Simpson sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Bristol Rovers Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Griffiths | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Senior | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Taylor | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Wilson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| P. Omochere | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| I. Hutchinson | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. Mola | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. McCormick | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 6.7 |
| S. Forde | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| S. Sinclair | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Lindsay | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | RY | 5.6 |
| L. Thomas sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| G. O'Donkor sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Sousa sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| G. Ward sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Sotiriou sub | 12 | 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 Stevenage v Bristol Rovers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-02-13 Stevenage 2–3 Bristol Rovers
- 2023-10-24 Bristol Rovers 1–1 Stevenage
- 2022-02-19 Stevenage 0–4 Bristol Rovers
- 2021-08-14 Bristol Rovers 0–2 Stevenage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Stevenage and Bristol Rovers?
- In their last 4 meetings, Stevenage won 1, Bristol Rovers won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.25 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Stevenage and Bristol Rovers?
- Recent form — Stevenage 2W 1D 2L; Bristol Rovers 0W 2D 3L.
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