How Bristol Rovers' solid home record this season compares to League One rivals Wigan and Peterborough

Bristol Rovers fans are beginning to feel the pressure after falling to a dramatic 2-1 defeat against league-leaders Birmingham City in front of their own supporters.

The Pirates went behind after just three minutes when Keshi Anderson opened the scoring with a fine finessed strike past the goalkeeper. Rovers railed back and looked on course for a solid point when Gaitlin O’Donkor justified his selection in attack with a close range header after a superb free kick from Kofi Shaw was headed across goal.

However, the champions elect continued to probe and stole the points in the final five minutes through a cool penalty from Jay Stansfield. It marked Bristol Rovers’ second defeat at the Memorial Stadium in the space of three days and reduced the deficit between the Pirates and the drop zone to just three points after Burton earned a 2-1 home victory over play-off chasers Leyton Orient.

Rovers have failed to capitalise on two consecutive home game and are now seeking their first victory away from the Memorial Stadium since January 4th when they take on Bolton.The Gas, statistically, have one of the worst away records in the division but where would they sit in the league if it was based solely on their form at home?

Who has the best home record in League One this season?

Birmingham City have been by far and away the best team in League One this term and the runaway leaders are still yet to taste defeat in the third tier in front of their own supporters. The Blues, who have a trip to Wembley on the horizon in the EFL Trophy, have won 17 of their 20 matches at St Andrew’s this term and have only been held to a point on three occasions.

This gives them a point tally of 54 which is eight better than nearest rivals Wrexham, who have picked up 46 points at the Racecourse Ground, in a season where they are chasing a third consecutive promotion.

Charlton under the guidance of Nathan Jones have also made the Valley a much more tougher place to come than in recent season by picking up 44 points in the capital this season. Reading, who have been heavily effected by events off the field, have also staged an unlikely promotion bid despite the mid-season departure of Ruben Selles. The Royals have a tally of 43 points from their home matches this term which is also among the division’s most formidable.

How Bristol Rovers home form compares to the rest of the division?

Bristol Rovers have been hugely reliant on their form at the Memorial Stadium this season, with nine of their 12 wins this term coming in front of their own supporters. Overall, the Gas have a record of nine wins, four draws and seven defeats while playing at home, picking up a total of 31 points while giving them an average of 1.55 points per game.

Rovers have scored 30 goals which is double the amount they have managed on the road, while only conceding 28 times as opposed to the 37 they have leaked on their travels.

Inigo Calderon’s side have picked up 73.81% of their points this term in front of their own supporters meaning the Memorial Stadium could have a make or break influence on whether the team can beat the drop to the fourth tier. Here is the League One table if it was based solely on home form, with Bristol Rovers sitting comfortably in 12th position.

League One home table

1. Birmingham - 54 points
2. Wrexham - 46 points
3. Charlton - 44 points
4. Reading - 43 points
5. Stockport - 43 points
6. Wycombe - 39 points
7. Leyton Orient - 33 points
8. Bolton - 33 points
9. Lincoln - 32 points
10. Huddersfield - 31 points
11. Rotherham - 31 points
12. Bristol Rovers - 31 points
13. Peterborough - 29 points
14. Blackpool - 29 points
15. Stevenage - 28 points
16. Exeter - 25 points
17. Wigan - 23 points
18. Northampton - 23 points
19. Mansfield - 22 points
20. Barnsley - 22 points
21. Cambridge - 21 points
22. Crawley - 21 points
23. Shrewsbury - 18 points
24. Burton Albion - 17 points

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