Fleetwood Town v Bristol Rovers prediction

League Two · · Highbury Stadium

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Fleetwood Town v Bristol Rovers, League Two on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Fleetwood Town host Bristol Rovers in League Two on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).

Form and the table

Four of Fleetwood Town’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in seven of Fleetwood Town’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Fleetwood Town have five wins, four draws and one defeat in their last 10 home matches in all competitions — 1.90 points per game, scoring 1.40 and conceding 0.50. Fleetwood Town have scored 12 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Fleetwood Town have conceded 11 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Seven of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Bristol Rovers have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.75. Bristol Rovers have scored 15 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bristol Rovers have conceded 18 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Bristol Rovers have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Fleetwood Town (12th) and Bristol Rovers (ninth) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Fleetwood Town the stronger side, 37 rating points above Bristol Rovers (Fleetwood Town 1431, Bristol Rovers 1394, after at least 103 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Bristol Rovers 1–0 Fleetwood Town.

Team news

Predicted Fleetwood Town XI (3-1-4-2): J. Lynch, S. Rooney, F. Potter, R. Bennett, H. Neal, M. Helm, L. McCann, A. Murphy, J. Batty, C. Evans, R. Coughlan — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Lewis McCann (4.1 per match over 14 appearances, one assist) and Shaun Rooney (3.7 per match over 14 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Fleetwood Town’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Fleetwood Town (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lewis McCann averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1260 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Shaun Rooney averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 1260 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Bristol Rovers XI (4-2-3-1): B. Young, K. Balmer, T. James, B. Purrington, C. Kelly, C. Mola, R. Smallwood, S. Forde, B. Kamwa, T. Leigh, F. Cavegn — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Clinton Mola (4.0 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Thomas James (3.6 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Bristol Rovers’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bristol Rovers (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Clinton Mola averages 0.5 key passes per 90 over 1023 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances. Thomas James averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 895 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · League Two · Highbury Stadium
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Fleetwood Town 2 · draws 2 · Bristol Rovers 2 · 2.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Fleetwood Town 1W 1D 3L · Bristol Rovers 1W 0D 4L

Fleetwood Town v Bristol Rovers (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.13 / 0.75
Goals
against 1 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 5.5
Corners
against 5.63 / 3.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 3.5
Shots on target
against 3 / 3.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 2.63
Cards
against 2.5 / 2.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameFleetwood Town for / againstLineBristol Rovers for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
0.75 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 5.63 against n 8
9.5standard
5.5 for · 3.75 against n 8
Shots
14.38 for · 11.38 against n 8
19.5standard
13.38 for · 10.38 against n 8
Shots on target
4.13 for · 3 against n 8
8.5standard
3.5 for · 3.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.5 for · 12.63 against n 8
21.5standard
14.13 for · 10.63 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 2.5 against n 8
3.5standard
2.63 for · 2.25 against n 8
Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Andrew n 855.5
2.45/3
0.82/1
—
C. Evans n 864.1
2.37/4
1.15/1
—
Will Davies n 834.9
1.92/1
1.64/1
—
J. Robertson n 316.3
1.81/0
1.81/0
—
Josh Robertson n 316.3
1.81/0
1.81/0
—
Fleetwood Town — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Coughlan n 853.1
2.35/2
1.95/1
Will Davies n 834.9
2.34/3
13/0
A. Loupalo-Bi n 840.6
1.94/2
0.62/0
C. Evans n 864.1
1.86/2
0.52/1
J. Robertson n 316.3
1.81/0
00/0
Fleetwood Town — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Loupalo-Bi n 840.6
0.62/0
0.31/0
R. Coughlan n 853.1
0.63/0
00/0
Will Davies n 834.9
0.31/0
00/0
Crispin McLean n 834
00/0
0.31/0
C. Evans n 864.1
00/0
0.21/0
Fleetwood Town — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Robertson n 316.3
7.32/1
Josh Robertson n 316.3
7.32/1
A. Murphy n 867
2.96/4
L. McCann n 890
2.66/5
Rafaele Cirino n 847.8
2.65/3
Fleetwood Town — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Lynch n 890
1.94/3
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Quigley n 831.8
3.55/3
2.55/2
—
S. Forde n 872.8
2.58/4
1.14/2
—
C. Mola n 887.3
2.37/4
0.43/0
—
R. Smallwood n 878.9
1.77/4
0.11/0
—
T. Leigh n 872.9
1.74/3
0.52/1
—
Bristol Rovers — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Leigh n 872.9
2.67/4
0.85/0
J. Quigley n 831.8
2.13/1
0.72/0
B. Kamwa n 861.6
27/3
1.15/1
R. Russell-Denny n 822.6
24/0
12/0
E. Harrison n 854.5
1.96/2
1.45/2
Bristol Rovers — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Leigh n 872.9
0.32/0
0.21/0
R. Russell-Denny n 822.6
00/0
0.51/0
B. Kamwa n 861.6
0.42/0
00/0
E. Harrison n 854.5
0.42/0
00/0
A. Kilgour n 870.9
0.21/0
00/0
Bristol Rovers — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Mola n 887.3
3.98/6
R. Smallwood n 878.9
3.68/6
R. Harbottle n 882
2.77/3
B. Purrington n 873.3
27/3
J. Sparkes n 875.1
1.96/4
Bristol Rovers — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Brad Young n 890
1.84/2

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Fleetwood Town v Bristol Rovers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Fleetwood TownLLLDW
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Bristol RoversLWLLL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 0.6 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Fleetwood Town 2 · 2 draws · Bristol Rovers 2 · 2.17 goals/game
  • 2026-04-03 Bristol Rovers 1–0 Fleetwood Town
  • 2025-08-09 Fleetwood Town 2–1 Bristol Rovers
  • 2024-03-12 Fleetwood Town 0–0 Bristol Rovers
  • 2024-02-06 Bristol Rovers 0–2 Fleetwood Town
  • 2023-04-10 Fleetwood Town 1–2 Bristol Rovers
  • 2022-11-12 Bristol Rovers 2–2 Fleetwood Town
League standing · 2026/27
Fleetwood Town#12 pos14 pts11 pl+1 GD
Bristol Rovers#9 pos15 pts11 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
Fleetwood Town scored1.09
Bristol Rovers scored1.36
Fleetwood Town conceded1
Bristol Rovers conceded1.64

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers?
In their last 6 meetings, Fleetwood Town won 2, Bristol Rovers won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers?
Recent form — Fleetwood Town 1W 1D 3L; Bristol Rovers 1W 0D 4L.

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