Salford City vs Bristol Rovers: match statistics
Salford City presents decidedly better form than Bristol Rovers, confirmed by their streak of four wins in the last five matches and a high PPG coefficient of 2.6. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and have an impressive home record with 58% wins and a scoring efficiency of 1.67 goals per match. Bristol Rovers finds itself in a difficult situation in 21st position, with just 25% away wins and a negative goal difference of -10 in away matches. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.96 vs 1.21), and their advantage in shots on target (6 vs 3) as well as total shots (17.25 vs 10.5) indicates offensive dominance. Considering the visitors' weak form in the last five matches (only one victory) and their defensive problems (1.92 goals conceded per match away), Salford City has a clear advantage and should reach for the three points.
Salford City vs Bristol Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Salford City played Bristol Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Salford City: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Bristol Rovers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Salford City scores 1.52 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Bristol Rovers scores 0.84 and concedes 1.80. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Salford City 60%, Bristol Rovers 44%. Over 2.5: Salford City 52%, Bristol Rovers 56%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Salford City has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.25. Salford City: 14.5 shots per match, Bristol Rovers: 11.1.
Match halves
Salford City: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.76. Bristol Rovers: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Salford City: 76-90+ (10 goals). Bristol Rovers: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
Salford City presents decidedly better form than Bristol Rovers, confirmed by their streak of four wins in the last five matches and a high PPG coefficient of 2.6. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and have an impressive home record with 58% wins and a scoring efficiency of 1.67 goals per match. Bristol Rovers finds itself in a difficult situation in 21st position, with just 25% away wins and a negative goal difference of -10 in away matches. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.96 vs 1.21), and their advantage in shots on target (6 vs 3) as well as total shots (17.25 vs 10.5) indicates offensive dominance. Considering the visitors' weak form in the last five matches (only one victory) and their defensive problems (1.92 goals conceded per match away), Salford City has a clear advantage and should reach for the three points.
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
| Salford City | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.30 |
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.
Salford City is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Salford City · 0.8 pts / match - Bristol Rovers
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.
Salford City is 81% better for: goals scored per match.
1.52 goals / match - Salford City · 0.84 goals / match - Bristol Rovers
Salford City is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Salford City · 1.8 goals / match - Bristol Rovers
Salford City scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
Bristol Rovers scores in 56% of matches (14 of 25 matches), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Salford City
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
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.
Salford City is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Salford City · 1.12 pts / match - Bristol Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -15 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Salford City
Bristol Rovers
* 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
| Salford City | Liga | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.84 | 2.62 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 25% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Salford City 0 - 0 - 1 Bristol Rovers. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Salford City 1:0 Bristol Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
Salford City score 1.52 goals per game on average and Bristol Rovers 0.84. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Salford City's matches and 44% of Bristol Rovers's.
What form are Salford City and Bristol Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Bristol Rovers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.