Match report
Millwall Edge Past Bristol Rovers 4-3 in League One Clash
Bristol Rovers
3–4
FT
Millwall
Apr 30, 2017
Millwall stunned Bristol Rovers with a 4-3 victory in a high-octane League One clash. Lee Gregory and Tom Craig led the charge for Millwall, scoring two goals each. Bristol Rovers fought back valiantly, but Millwall's late goal from Shaun Hutchinson secured the win.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Bristol Rovers 3–4 Millwall
- • Lee Gregory (5', 35') and Tom Craig (25') scored for Millwall
- • Goals for Bristol Rovers: J. Easter (33'), C. Lines (42'), B. Bodin (74')
- • Tom Craig received a yellow card for Millwall (20')
- • S. Morison (90') received a yellow card for Millwall
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 31 J. Lumley (G)
- 3 L. Brown (D)
- 2 D. Leadbitter (D)
- 4 T. Lockyer (D)
- 36 J. Clarke-Salter (D)
- 14 C. Lines (M)
- 23 B. Bodin (M)
- 24 S. Sinclair (M)
- 17 J. Easter (F)
- 22 B. Moore (F)
- 9 E. Harrison (F)
Substitutes
- 29 L. James
- 27 R. Broom
- 1 S. Mildenhall
- 7 L. Mansell
- 15 J. Clarke
- 34 J. Partington
- 35 J. Burn
Millwall
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Archer (G)
- 5 T. Craig (D)
- 17 B. Webster (D)
- 2 S. Cummings (D)
- 4 S. Hutchinson (D)
- 26 N. Abdou (M)
- 7 D. Worrall (M)
- 6 S. Williams (M)
- 18 S. Ferguson (M)
- 20 S. Morison (F)
- 9 L. Gregory (F)
Substitutes
- 10 F. Onyedinma
- 22 A. O'Brien
- 24 J. Cooper
- 3 J. Martin
- 8 B. Thompson
- 12 M. Romeo
- 31 T. King
Timeline
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5' Millwall Goal · Normal GoalLee Gregory · Assist: S. Williams -
20' Millwall Card · Yellow CardT. Craig -
25' Millwall Goal · Normal GoalT. Craig · Assist: S. Morison -
33' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalJ. Easter -
35' Millwall Goal · Normal GoalLee Gregory · Assist: S. Morison -
42' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalC. Lines · Assist: B. Bodin -
63' Millwall subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Worrall · On: F. Onyedinma -
68' Millwall subst · Substitution 2Off: Lee Gregory · On: A. O'Brien -
74' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalB. Bodin -
79' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Easter · On: Luke James -
85' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Harrison · On: Ryan Broom -
85' Millwall Goal · Normal GoalShaun Hutchinson -
87' Millwall subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Ferguson · On: Jake Cooper -
90' Millwall Card · Yellow CardS. Morison
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Millwall |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Millwall took an early lead with goals from Lee Gregory (5') and Tom Craig (25'), giving them a significant advantage
- ▸ Bristol Rovers staged a comeback with goals from J. Easter (33') and C. Lines (42'), narrowing the gap to just one goal
- ▸ Shaun Hutchinson's late goal for Millwall (85') sealed the victory, despite Bristol Rovers' valiant efforts