Bristol Rovers vs Chesterfield: match statistics
Chesterfield are displaying significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 8th place in the table compared to Bristol Rovers in 19th. The visitors hold a clear offensive advantage, averaging 1.4 goals per away game with a shot conversion rate of 15%, while the hosts score only 0.87 goals per home match with a mere 7% efficiency. Bristol Rovers lose as many as 60% of their home matches and fail to score in 53% of their home fixtures, which is an alarming statistic. Chesterfield control possession at 58% on the road and boast a solid record of 11 wins against only 6 defeats this season. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.34 vs 1.17) and the overall form of both sides (identical PPG 1.2 in their last 5 matches, but Chesterfield with a superior goal difference) favor the visitors, although Chesterfield's tendency to draw (40% of away matches) means a share of the points is also a realistic scenario.
Bristol Rovers vs Chesterfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bristol Rovers played against Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Bristol Rovers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Chesterfield has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Bristol Rovers scores 0.90 goals per game and allows 1.62. Chesterfield scores 1.59 and allows 1.34. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Bristol Rovers's games and 66% of Chesterfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 48%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chesterfield has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.27 per game. Bristol Rovers takes 11.2 shots per game, while Chesterfield takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Bristol Rovers leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Chesterfield leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.97 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bristol Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Chesterfield, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chesterfield are displaying significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 8th place in the table compared to Bristol Rovers in 19th. The visitors hold a clear offensive advantage, averaging 1.4 goals per away game with a shot conversion rate of 15%, while the hosts score only 0.87 goals per home match with a mere 7% efficiency. Bristol Rovers lose as many as 60% of their home matches and fail to score in 53% of their home fixtures, which is an alarming statistic. Chesterfield control possession at 58% on the road and boast a solid record of 11 wins against only 6 defeats this season. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.34 vs 1.17) and the overall form of both sides (identical PPG 1.2 in their last 5 matches, but Chesterfield with a superior goal difference) favor the visitors, although Chesterfield's tendency to draw (40% of away matches) means a share of the points is also a realistic scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bristol Rovers | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chesterfield is 77% better for: goals scored per game.
0.9 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.59 goals / game - Chesterfield
Chesterfield is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.62 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.34 goals / game - Chesterfield
Bristol Rovers scores in 55% of games (16 of 29 meczów), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 meczów).
Chesterfield scores in 90% of games (26 of 29 meczów), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
Over / Under - Chesterfield
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chesterfield is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.31 pts / game - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -14 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bristol Rovers
Chesterfield
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Bristol Rovers | Liga | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.52 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.93 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 53% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Bristol Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Chesterfield. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bristol Rovers vs Chesterfield?
The EFL League Two match finished Bristol Rovers 2:3 Chesterfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bristol Rovers vs Chesterfield?
Bristol Rovers score 0.90 goals per game on average and Chesterfield 1.59. The EFL League Two average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Bristol Rovers's matches and 66% of Chesterfield's.
What form are Bristol Rovers and Chesterfield in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol Rovers have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Chesterfield 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bristol Rovers vs Chesterfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bristol Rovers vs Chesterfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.