Match report
Bristol Rovers Defeat Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 in League One Clash
Bristol Rovers
2–0
FT
Milton Keynes Dons
Oct 28, 2017
Bristol Rovers held off Milton Keynes Dons to secure a 2-0 victory in their League One match. Goals from Tom Nichols and Rory Gaffney ensured the win, with Milton Keynes Dons struggling to mount a comeback after the early yellow card and subsequent substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Bristol Rovers 2–0 Milton Keynes Dons
- • Goals: Tom Nichols (65'), Rory Gaffney (72')
- • Yellow Card: E. Upson (59') for Milton Keynes Dons
- • Substitutions for Milton Keynes Dons: K. Agard off, C. Brittain on; A. Nesbitt off, A. Tshibola on; R. Seager off, G. Ariyibi on
- • Substitutions for Bristol Rovers: T. Nichols off, D. Telford on; C. Lines off, B. Moore on
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 21 A. Smith (G)
- 3 L. Brown (D)
- 2 D. Leadbitter (D)
- 4 T. Lockyer (D)
- 16 T. Broadbent (D)
- 7 L. Sercombe (M)
- 14 C. Lines (M)
- 8 O. Clarke (M)
- 24 S. Sinclair (M)
- 30 R. Gaffney (F)
- 11 T. Nichols (F)
Substitutes
- 18 D. Telford
- 19 B. Moore
- 1 S. Slocombe
- 6 R. Sweeney
- 17 R. Broom
- 20 M. Bola
- 22 J. Partington
Milton Keynes Dons
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Nicholls (G)
- 12 S. Golbourne (D)
- 4 J. Walsh (D)
- 5 S. Wootton (D)
- 2 G. Williams (D)
- 25 C. Brittain (D)
- 6 E. Upson (M)
- 10 C. Aneke (M)
- 26 A. Gilbey (M)
- 20 A. Tshibola (M)
- 7 G. Ariyibi (M)
Substitutes
- 14 K. Agard
- 21 A. Nesbitt
- 15 R. Seager
- 8 O. Cissé
- 13 W. Sietsma
- 18 C. McGrandles
- 30 S. Nombe
Timeline
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59' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow CardE. Upson -
65' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalT. Nichols -
71' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Brittain · On: K. Agard -
71' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Tshibola · On: A. Nesbitt -
72' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalRory Gaffney · Assist: O. Clarke -
80' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Ariyibi · On: R. Seager -
86' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Nichols · On: D. Telford -
88' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Lines · On: B. Moore
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Milton Keynes Dons |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Milton Keynes Dons' yellow card to E. Upson in the 59th minute shifted momentum towards Bristol Rovers
- ▸ Tom Nichols' goal in the 65th minute gave Bristol Rovers the lead and put pressure on Milton Keynes Dons
- ▸ Rory Gaffney's goal in the 72nd minute sealed the victory for Bristol Rovers, leaving Milton Keynes Dons with a tough challenge to turn the game around