Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Bristol Rovers (4th, 80 pts) held a 22-point advantage over Bradford City (14th, 58 pts). On the form table Bradford City stood 4th over the last five rounds, despite being 14th overall. Against a league average of 1.23 goals per team per game, Bristol Rovers ran at 1.54 scored and 1.07 conceded, Bradford City at 1.15 and 1.2.
11 meetings are on record — 3 won by Bristol Rovers, 2 by Bradford City, 6 drawn, at 3.55 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 73% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 91%.
The venue was Memorial Stadium in Seattle, with room for 9,832 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.