Match report

Peterborough and Bristol Rovers Draw 0-0 in League One Clash

Peterborough
Peterborough
0–0
FT
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
Apr 29, 2023

Peterborough and Bristol Rovers battled to a frustratingly eventful but scoreless stalemate in their latest League One fixture. The game saw multiple yellow cards and substitutions, with neither side able to break the deadlock despite numerous attempts.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Peterborough 0-0 Bristol Rovers
  • • O. Norburn (Peterborough) received a yellow card at 34'
  • • J. Gibbons (Bristol Rovers) was shown a yellow card for persistent fouling at 44'
  • • L. Bogarde (Bristol Rovers) and R. Loft (Bristol Rovers) both received yellow cards in the second half
  • • Jack Taylor (Peterborough) earned a late yellow card in added time

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Norris (G)
  • 5 J. Knight (D)
  • 6 F. Kent (D)
  • 4 R. Edwards (D)
  • 23 J. Ward (M)
  • 18 O. Norburn (M)
  • 8 J. Taylor (M)
  • 15 N. Ogbeta (M)
  • 11 K. Poku (F)
  • 10 E. Mason-Clark (F)
  • 9 J. Clarke-Harris (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 D. Butler
  • 22 H. Kyprianou
  • 17 R. Jones
  • 39 K. Tshimanga
  • 24 B. Thompson
  • 28 W. Blackmore
  • 16 H. Burrows

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 35 E. Balcombe (G)
  • 28 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 5 J. Quansah (D)
  • 17 L. Gibson (D)
  • 3 L. Gordon (D)
  • 8 G. Ward (M)
  • 22 L. Bogarde (M)
  • 6 S. Finley (M)
  • 10 A. Collins (M)
  • 40 J. Coburn (F)
  • 18 R. Loft (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Marquis
  • 7 S. Sinclair
  • 19 H. Anderson
  • 11 C. MacDonald
  • 30 L. Hoole
  • 1 J. Belshaw
  • 2 J. Connolly

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    20' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ogbeta · On: D. Butler
  2. Peterborough
    34' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    O. Norburn

    Foul

  3. Bristol Rovers
    44' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gibbons

    Persistent fouling

  4. Bristol Rovers
    45'+3 Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bogarde

    Foul

  5. Bristol Rovers
    51' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    R. Loft

    Argument

  6. Peterborough
    57' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Norburn · On: Hector Kyprianou
  7. Bristol Rovers
    70' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Loft · On: J. Marquis
  8. Bristol Rovers
    70' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bogarde · On: S. Sinclair
  9. Peterborough
    78' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Knight · On: Ricky-Jade Jones
  10. Bristol Rovers
    81' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    Ellery Balcombe

    Time wasting

  11. Bristol Rovers
    89' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Collins · On: Harry Anderson
  12. Peterborough
    90'+1 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Taylor

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Bristol Rovers
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 68%
Offsides 8 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 6
Corners 12 2
Total Passes 428 340
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 320 230
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned more defensive after multiple yellow cards were issued, with Peterborough receiving one and Bristol Rovers three by the 50th minute.
  • ▸ Substitutions such as Ricky-Jade Jones for J. Knight in the second half seemed to alter momentum but failed to lead to a breakthrough.