History of the Torquay United v Bristol Rovers fixture
Bristol Rovers travel to take on Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, Pirates have recorded 12 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 17 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Torquay United was back in September 2006, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 2 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Mon 01 Jan | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 17 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Torquay Utd. | (Associate Members) |
| 2006/2007 | Wed 13 Sep | Torquay Utd. | 0-0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 17 Dec | Bristol Rvs. | 0 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 20 Aug | Torquay Utd. | 2 - 3 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 16 Mar | Bristol Rvs. | 2 - 2 | Torquay Utd. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Torquay United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Gulls score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 2.
Bristol Rovers have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Torquay United are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 62 points from 34 games.
Bristol Rovers find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 34 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 12 |
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Gulls. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Torquay United | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 11 . |
| Bristol Rovers | 9 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here