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
Key match information
Bristol Rovers played Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Bristol Rovers: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Chesterfield: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bristol Rovers scores 0.90 and concedes 1.62 goals per match. Chesterfield scores 1.59 and concedes 1.34. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bristol Rovers 38%, Chesterfield 66%. Over 2.5: Bristol Rovers 52%, Chesterfield 48%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Chesterfield has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.27. Bristol Rovers: 11.2 shots per match, Chesterfield: 11.1.
Match halves
Bristol Rovers: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.48. Chesterfield: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.97.
Goals by minute
Bristol Rovers: 61-75 (7 goals). Chesterfield: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
0.9 goals / match - Bristol Rovers · 1.59 goals / match - Chesterfield
Chesterfield is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.62 goals / match - Bristol Rovers · 1.34 goals / match - Chesterfield
Bristol Rovers scores in 55% of matches (16 of 29 matches), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 matches).
Chesterfield scores in 90% of matches (26 of 29 matches), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
Over / Under - Chesterfield
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Bristol Rovers · 1.31 pts / match - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bristol Rovers
Chesterfield
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Bristol Rovers 0 - 0 - 1 Chesterfield. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.