History of the Torquay United v Bristol Rovers fixture
Bristol Rovers face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 36 games played, Pirates have recorded 10 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 17 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Plainmoor was just last season, in March 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 3 - 2 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Mar | Torquay Utd. | 2-2 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Torquay United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Gulls's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
Bristol Rovers have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pirates have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Torquay United find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 52 points from their 45 matches.
Bristol Rovers see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 59 points from their 45 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Bristol Rovers are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Plainmoor with a well-deserved point. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Torquay United | 10 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Bristol Rovers | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here