Match report

Bristol Rovers Stun Scunthorpe with 7-0 Thumping in League Two

Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
7–0
FT
Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe
May 7, 2022

Bristol Rovers stunned League Two rivals Scunthorpe with an emphatic 7-0 win, a performance that showcased their dominance from start to finish. Goals came early and often, including an own goal by O. Lobley at the 18th minute and two more within minutes, setting a tone that left no doubt about the match's outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Bristol Rovers secured their 7-0 win against Scunthorpe in League Two.
  • • O. Lobley scored an own goal for Bristol Rovers at minute 18.
  • • Connor Taylor and A. Collins each netted twice, while E. Anderson also found the back of the net.
  • • Scunthorpe received three yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Belshaw (G)
  • 17 C. Taylor (D)
  • 26 G. Whelan (M)
  • 6 S. Finley (M)
  • 19 H. Anderson (D)
  • 20 T. Clarke (D)
  • 12 E. Anderson (M)
  • 7 L. Thomas (M)
  • 21 A. Evans (M)
  • 2 J. Connolly (D)
  • 10 A. Collins (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 S. Nicholson
  • 4 J. Grant
  • 9 L. Clarke
  • 33 A. Rodman
  • 32 A. Jaakkola
  • 38 R. Loft
  • 22 H. Saunders

Scunthorpe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 O. Foster (G)
  • 4 R. Delaney (D)
  • 41 L. Matheson (D)
  • 12 J. Rowe (M)
  • 35 O. Lobley (D)
  • 39 E. Young (D)
  • 20 C. Wilson (M)
  • 22 F. Shrimpton (M)
  • 36 J. Moore-Billam (M)
  • 9 J. Nuttall (F)
  • 8 A. Beestin (M)

Substitutes

  • 3 M. O'Malley
  • 24 L. Feeney
  • 42 A. Grant
  • 44 H. Cribb
  • 40 T. Sellars-Fleming
  • 17 H. Bunn
  • 1 R. Watson

Timeline

  1. Bristol Rovers
    18' Bristol Rovers Goal · Own Goal
    O. Lobley
  2. Bristol Rovers
    22' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    Connor Taylor · Assist: E. Anderson
  3. Scunthorpe
    27' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Lobley · On: M. O'Malley
  4. Scunthorpe
    45'+1 Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    R. Delaney

    Foul

  5. Scunthorpe
    51' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    F. Shrimpton

    Argument

  6. Scunthorpe
    53' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Moore-Billam · On: L. Feeney
  7. Bristol Rovers
    53' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins
  8. Bristol Rovers
    61' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Evans · Assist: E. Anderson
  9. Scunthorpe
    69' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    A. Beestin

    Foul

  10. Scunthorpe
    71' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nuttall

    Foul

  11. Bristol Rovers
    71' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Clarke · On: Sam Nicholson
  12. Scunthorpe
    71' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Shrimpton · On: A. Grant
  13. Bristol Rovers
    76' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Evans
  14. Bristol Rovers
    79' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins · Assist: Harry Anderson
  15. Bristol Rovers
    85' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Anderson · Assist: A. Evans
  16. Bristol Rovers
    90'+15 Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luke Thomas · On: J. Grant
  17. Bristol Rovers
    90'+19 Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Evans · On: L. Clarke

Match Stats

Stat Bristol Rovers Scunthorpe
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 79% 50%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 34 5
Corners 19 3
Total Passes 522 227
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 12 3
Shots on Target 14 1
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 412 113
Shots Inside Box 24 3
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bristol Rovers' early 3-0 lead within the first 27 minutes completely demoralized Scunthorpe, setting a tone for the rest of the game.
  • ▸ A. Collins and E. Anderson's goals in the second half further extended Bristol Rovers' lead, solidifying their control over the match.