Peterborough United edged Bristol Rovers 1-0 in the EFL Cup first round. Harry Leonard's 19th-minute goal settled the tie. Bristol Rovers pressed for an equaliser but could not find a way past the visitors.
7.5Kofi BalmerBristol Rovers · Defender1 key passBristol Rovers 0:1 Peterborough United — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 13(Foul)
- 19
- 22(Foul)
- 29(Foul)
- 31(Time wasting)
Second half0 - 0
Live Prediction
Peterborough United to winWon1.67
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT0–1B
+12.9Strong edge
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Peterborough United to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United?
Bristol Rovers 0-1 Peterborough United (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Harry Leonard (19') for Peterborough United.
Was Peterborough United's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; Peterborough United won on finishing.
Were there any cards in Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United?
Yellow cards: James Dornelly (Peterborough United); Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers); Harrison Jones (Peterborough United); Harry Leonard (Peterborough United).
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Head to Head meetings
Bristol Rovers – Peterborough United
Bristol Rovers
Peterborough United
- 2
Victories
- 3
Draws
- 6
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 6  |
Scored goals | 7 | 13 |
Average per game | 0.64 | 1.18 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 0-2 |
Bristol Rovers
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 0Draws
- 5Losses
Peterborough United
- 5Matches
- 10Goals
- 2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Bristol Rovers – Peterborough United
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.35 | 3.40 | 2.70 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers carry the sharper edge into this EFL Cup tie. They beat Peterborough 3-1 last time out, and CheckLive's read leans their way — an 81% lean built on a clear gap in confidence and form. Peterborough's earlier H2H dominance looks stale.
Home win — Bristol Rovers2.35
High confidence81%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59
35.5
CheckSkill
56
51.6
CheckMental
75.4
24.4
CheckLive total66.7 vs 40.5+26.2Bristol Rovers: 60.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.7
More match signals
Bristol Rovers (DNB)92%1.73
Under 2.588%2.10
Bristol Rovers (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Bristol Rovers and Peterborough United?
CheckLive's read sides with Bristol Rovers, who won the last meeting 3-1 and hold the edge in form and confidence. Peterborough led the head-to-head with five away wins, but that record looks out of date.
Are Bristol Rovers the favourites for this cup tie?
Bristol Rovers are the stronger side on CheckLive's read, with a clear edge in form and a big confidence advantage. Peterborough's pedigree keeps them competitive, but the numbers favour the Gas overall.
Will both teams score at the Memorial Stadium?
Both teams scoring looks a live possibility — the sides' last meeting finished 3-1 and their head-to-head averages 1.9 goals a game. CheckLive's lean on Bristol Rovers' defence makes a clean sheet plausible.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.35 | 3.40 | 2.70 |