Match Report
Bristol Rovers, 14th on 62 points, faced an 18-point deficit to Notts County (5th, 80). Bristol Rovers ranked 2nd in the league on five-round form, well above their 14th table position. Against a league average of 1.29 goals per team per game, Notts County ran at 1.61 scored and 1.13 conceded, Bristol Rovers at 1.22 and 1.41.
Eight consecutive wins preceded this game for Bristol Rovers, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Over the last five, Notts County had taken 6 of 15 points to Bristol Rovers's 15.
The head-to-head ledger counts 6 games: 2 Notts County wins, 3 for Bristol Rovers, 1 draw, at 2.17 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 33% of the wins in this matchup. Only 33% of the meetings produced more than two goals.
Meadow Lane Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 19,588. Notts County led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Notts County: Nick Tsaroulla (27') · Bristol Rovers: Ellis Harrison (55')
Key stats
Possession: Notts County 60% · Bristol Rovers 40% · Total shots: 17-12 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 5-3