Match report
Scunthorpe Defeats Bristol Rovers 1-0 in League One Clash
Scunthorpe
1–0
FT
Bristol Rovers
Nov 11, 2017
Scunthorpe held off Bristol Rovers to secure a 1-0 victory in their League One clash. The Iron's late goal by N. Bishop in the 94th minute was enough to clinch the win, despite early yellow cards and substitutions that shifted the momentum of the match. Both teams showed determination but Scunthorpe's late strike proved decisive.
Key Facts
- • Scunthorpe 1-0 Bristol Rovers
- • N. Bishop scored the winning goal in the 94th minute
- • F. Ojo and Duane Holmes made substitutions for Scunthorpe
- • T. Nichols and D. Leadbitter received yellow cards for Bristol Rovers
- • L. Novak provided the assist for the winning goal
Lineups
Scunthorpe
Starting XI
- 1 M. Gilks (G)
- 2 J. Clarke (D)
- 5 M. Wallace (D)
- 21 C. Burgess (D)
- 20 C. Goode (D)
- 12 N. Bishop (M)
- 6 F. Ojo (M)
- 11 J. Morris (M)
- 16 H. Adelakun (M)
- 17 L. Novak (F)
- 14 T. Hopper (F)
Substitutes
- 19 D. Holmes
- 9 P. Madden
- 10 K. van Veen
- 4 A. Crofts
- 22 L. Sutton
- 31 R. Watson
- 33 L. Butroid
Bristol Rovers
Starting XI
- 21 A. Smith (G)
- 3 L. Brown (D)
- 2 D. Leadbitter (D)
- 16 T. Broadbent (D)
- 7 L. Sercombe (M)
- 14 C. Lines (M)
- 24 S. Sinclair (M)
- 37 R. Menayese (M)
- 30 R. Gaffney (F)
- 9 E. Harrison (F)
- 11 T. Nichols (F)
Substitutes
- 22 J. Partington
- 1 S. Slocombe
- 5 J. Burn
- 17 R. Broom
- 18 D. Telford
- 19 B. Moore
- 20 M. Bola
Timeline
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42' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow CardF. Ojo
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46' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 1Off: Josh Morris · On: Duane Holmes
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57' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardT. Nichols
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58' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Nichols · On: J. Partington
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70' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Hopper · On: P. Madden
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79' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Adelakun · On: K. van Veen
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87' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardD. Leadbitter
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90'+4 Scunthorpe Goal · Normal GoalN. Bishop · Assist: L. Novak
Match Stats
| Stat | Scunthorpe | Bristol Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Corners | 14 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Scunthorpe's substitution of Josh Morris for Duane Holmes at the 46th minute changed the team's defensive stance
- ▸ The late goal by N. Bishop in stoppage time shifted the momentum in Scunthorpe's favor, sealing the win