Cambridge United 0-1 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Bristol Rovers won: Cambridge United 0-1 Bristol Rovers in the League One (Round 25) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Bristol Rovers goals: Luke Thomas 26'. Sent off: Michael Morrison (90'). Expected goals: 1.59-0.68. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Joshua Griffiths (9).
Match report
Bristol Rovers beat Cambridge United 1-0
Bristol Rovers squeezed past Cambridge United 1-0 away from home at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 4 January in the League One.
Luke Thomas put Bristol Rovers ahead on 26' (0-1).
Michael Morrison (Cambridge United) was sent off on 90+3'.
Cambridge United had 47% of the ball, shots were 17-7 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.59-0.68. Cambridge United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Joshua Griffiths (Bristol Rovers) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 6,467. Referee: Sam Mulhall.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 0.68 |
| Total shots | 17 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 12 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 212 (67%) | 261 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 17 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-1-2): Jack Stevens, Zeno Ibsen Rossi, Michael Morrison, Danny Andrew, Liam Bennett, James Brophy, Jordan Cousins, Korey Smith, Josh Stokes, Elias Kachunga, Dan Nlundulu
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Joshua Griffiths, Taylor Moore, James Wilson, Connor Taylor, Lino Sousa, Jamie Lindsay, Grant Ward, Luke Thomas, Ruel Sotiriou, Scott Sinclair, Chris Martin
Key events
- 8' · Yellow card · Grant Ward (Bristol Rovers)
- 26' · Goal · Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 45'+6 · Yellow card · Korey Smith (Cambridge United)
- 45'+9 · Yellow card · Michael Morrison (Cambridge United)
- 45'+9 · Yellow card · Ruel Sotiriou (Bristol Rovers)
- 58' · Substitution · Gatlin O'Donkor for Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 58' · Substitution · Isaac Hutchinson for Ruel Sotiriou (Bristol Rovers)
- 65' · Substitution · Emmanuel Longelo for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 65' · Substitution · Ryan Loft for Dan Nlundulu (Cambridge United)
- 76' · Substitution · Shaqai Forde for Scott Sinclair (Bristol Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Brandon Njoku for Zeno Ibsen Rossi (Cambridge United)
- 89' · Substitution · Taylor Richards for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 90'+3 · Red card · Michael Morrison (Cambridge United)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · James Wilson (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Joel Senior for Jamie Lindsay (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Isaac Hutchinson (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Josh Stokes (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 6, draws 3, Bristol Rovers 15.
Cambridge United vs Bristol Rovers: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Bristol Rovers?
Bristol Rovers won, 0-1 (League One) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 4 Jan 2025, 12:30 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Bristol Rovers?
In 24 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 6 wins, 3 draws, Bristol Rovers 15 wins (goals 25-36).