Match report
Bristol Rovers 2–2 Cambridge United: EFL Trophy Match Ends in Stalemate
Bristol Rovers
2–2
PEN
Cambridge United
Dec 2, 2025
Bristol Rovers and Cambridge United played to a thrilling draw in the EFL Trophy match, ending 2-2. E. Harrison of Bristol Rovers scored twice in the first half, including a penalty, but Cambridge United fought back with goals from K. Watts and S. Kaikai, the latter from the spot late in the game.
Key Facts
- • E. Harrison of Bristol Rovers scored a penalty in the 9th minute
- • E. Harrison also scored a normal goal in the 18th minute, assisted by Luke Thomas
- • K. Watts of Cambridge United scored in the 68th minute, assisted by G. Munday
- • S. Kaikai of Cambridge United scored a penalty in the 90th minute
- • Several yellow cards were issued to players from both teams
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Southwood (G)
- 35 K. Lopata (D)
- 28 S. Negru (D)
- 6 C. Mola (D)
- 14 J. Cotterill (M)
- 20 J. McEachran (M)
- 24 A. Chang (M)
- 3 J. Sparkes (M)
- 11 L. Thomas (F)
- 30 F. Issaka (F)
- 19 E. Harrison (F)
Substitutes
- 13 B. Young
- 4 T. Moore
- 7 S. Forde
- 22 K. Conteh
- 25 R. Howley
- 29 F. Cavegn
- 39 C. Morton
Cambridge United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 B. Hughes
- 26 J. Gibbons (D)
- 23 M. Jobe (D)
- 16 Z. Ibsen Rossi (D)
- 22 Z. Bradshaw (D)
- 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
- 38 G. Hoddle (M)
- 14 B. Knight (M)
- 27 G. McConnell (M)
- 11 S. Kaikai (M)
- 10 E. Kachunga (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Eastwood
- 2 L. Bennett
- 6 K. Watts
- 7 J. Brophy
- 15 A. Mayor
- 29 G. Munday
- 40 J. McKoy
Timeline
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9' Bristol Rovers Goal · PenaltyE. Harrison
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18' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalE. Harrison · Assist: Luke Thomas
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46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1Off: G. McConnell · On: J. Brophy
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46' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Cotterill · On: R. Howley
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46' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Harrison · On: F. Cavegn
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51' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardA. Chang
Foul
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56' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Issaka · On: C. Morton
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64' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Jobe · On: K. Watts
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64' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Kachunga · On: G. Munday
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66' Cambridge United Card · Yellow CardG. Hoddle
Foul
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68' Cambridge United Goal · Normal GoalK. Watts · Assist: G. Munday
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69' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Lopata · On: T. Moore
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77' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardK. Conteh
Foul
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83' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Gibbons · On: L. Bennett
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83' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 5Off: Ben Knight · On: A. Mayor
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84' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardR. Howley
Time wasting
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87' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardClinton Mola
Foul
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90'+1 Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardLuke Southwood
Foul
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90' Cambridge United Goal · PenaltyS. Kaikai
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Cambridge United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 62% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 19 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 241 | 554 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 8 |
| Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 149 | 461 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 14 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ E. Harrison's early goals gave Bristol Rovers a commanding lead, but Cambridge United mounted a strong comeback
- ▸ K. Watts' goal in the 68th minute shifted momentum to Cambridge United, setting the stage for the late equalizer
- ▸ S. Kaikai's penalty in the 90th minute secured the draw for Cambridge United, providing a memorable end to the match