Match report

Bristol Rovers Stun Darlington 1883 6–0 in FA Cup Clash

Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
6–0
FT
Darlington 1883
Darlington 1883
Nov 29, 2020

Bristol Rovers dominated their FA Cup clash with Darlington 1883, securing a comprehensive 6–0 victory. Goals from J. Daly, J. Hare, Luke Leahy, E. Öztürmer, and Sam Nicholson ensured a comfortable win for Bristol Rovers. Darlington struggled to contain the attacking prowess of Bristol Rovers, leading to a lopsided scoreline.

Key Facts

  • • Bristol Rovers won 6–0 against Darlington 1883 in the FA Cup
  • • Goals by J. Daly (29'), J. Hare (38'), Luke Leahy (penalty 44', 53'), E. Öztürmer (45'+2), Sam Nicholson (59')
  • • Darlington 1883 had two yellow cards, one each for J. Rivers (52') and W. Hatfield (69')
  • • Substitutions: Bristol Rovers made three substitutions, Darlington 1883 made three as well

Lineups

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Jaakkola (G)
  • 26 J. Baldwin (D)
  • 3 L. Leahy (D)
  • 22 J. Hare (D)
  • 4 J. Grant (M)
  • 5 M. Ehmer (D)
  • 11 S. Nicholson (M)
  • 41 E. Öztümer (M)
  • 14 L. McCormick (M)
  • 7 B. Liddle (M)
  • 17 J. Daly (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Z. Westbrooke
  • 15 A. Kilgour
  • 25 C. Harries
  • 9 B. Hanlan
  • 47 A. Koiki
  • 6 E. Upson
  • 1 J. van Stappershoef

Darlington 1883

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Saltmer (G)
  • 6 N. Hunt (D)
  • 29 A. McMahon (D)
  • 2 J. Watson (D)
  • 36 D. Atkinson (D)
  • 8 W. Hatfield (M)
  • 11 J. Rivers (M)
  • 4 J. Wheatley (M)
  • 44 S. Reid (M)
  • 10 A. Campbell (M)
  • 19 L. Charman (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 T. O'Neill
  • 17 O. Holness
  • 12 T. Hudson
  • 13 M. Minter
  • 7 B. Hedley
  • 9 D. Maguire
  • 5 L. Laing

Timeline

  1. Bristol Rovers
    29' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Daly
  2. Bristol Rovers
    38' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hare · Assist: L. McCormick
  3. Bristol Rovers
    44' Bristol Rovers Goal · Penalty
    Luke Leahy
  4. Bristol Rovers
    45'+2 Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Öztümer
  5. Darlington 1883
    46' Darlington 1883 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Reid · On: T. ONeill
  6. Darlington 1883
    52' Darlington 1883 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rivers

    Foul

  7. Bristol Rovers
    53' Bristol Rovers Goal · Penalty
    Luke Leahy
  8. Bristol Rovers
    59' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    Sam Nicholson · Assist: M. Ehmer
  9. Bristol Rovers
    63' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sam Nicholson · On: Z. Westbrooke
  10. Darlington 1883
    63' Darlington 1883 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Charman · On: O. Holness
  11. Darlington 1883
    69' Darlington 1883 Card · Yellow Card
    W. Hatfield

    Foul

  12. Bristol Rovers
    78' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Liddle · On: C. Harries
  13. Darlington 1883
    87' Darlington 1883 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Hatfield · On: T. Hudson

Match Stats

Stat Bristol Rovers Darlington 1883
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 1 3
Total Passes 496 384
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 10 3
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 393 294
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Daly in the 29th minute set the tone for Bristol Rovers' attack, leading to a three-goal lead by halftime.
  • ▸ Luke Leahy's brace, including a penalty, further extended Bristol Rovers' lead and quashed any hopes of a comeback by Darlington 1883.