Match report
Bristol Rovers Defeat Fleetwood Town 1-0 in League Two Clash
Bristol Rovers
1–0
FT
Fleetwood Town
Apr 3, 2026
Bristol Rovers held off Fleetwood Town to secure a 1-0 victory in their League Two match, thanks to Joe Quigley's crucial goal in the 66th minute. Despite several yellow cards and missed opportunities, including a missed penalty by Fleetwood's E. Ennis, Bristol Rovers managed to maintain their lead to clinch the win.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Bristol Rovers 1–0 Fleetwood Town
- • Goal: Joe Quigley (66')
- • Missed Penalty: E. Ennis (42')
- • Yellow Cards: Shaun Rooney (26'), K. Balmer (40'), H. Neal (45+2'), B. Young (69'), S. Forde (77'), Jay Lynch (84'), J. Davies (90+6')
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 13 Brad Young (G)
- 17 Kofi Balmer (D)
- 5 Alfie Kilgour (D)
- 26 Riley Harbottle (D)
- 2 Joel Senior (M)
- 36 Richard Smallwood (M)
- 6 Clinton Mola (M)
- 3 Jack Sparkes (M)
- 7 Shaqai Forde (F)
- 35 Mees Rijks (F)
- 19 Ellis Harrison (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Ryan De Havilland
- 27 Joe Quigley
- 10 Yusuf Akhamrich
- 24 Tommy Leigh
- 14 Kane Thompson-Sommers
- 1 Luke Southwood
- 29 Fabrizio Cavegn
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Jay Lynch (G)
- 26 Shaun Rooney (D)
- 35 Conor Haughey (D)
- 5 Finley Potter (D)
- 20 Harrison Neal (M)
- 16 Ethan Ennis (M)
- 6 Elliot Bonds (M)
- 10 Mark Helm (M)
- 22 Josh Powell (M)
- 17 Ched Evans (F)
- 9 Will Davies (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Ronan Coughlan
- 15 Jordan Davies
- 7 Detlef Esapa Osong
- 29 Owen Devonport
- 18 Harrison Holgate
- 38 Crispin McLean
- 37 Luke Hewitson
Timeline
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26' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardShaun Rooney
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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40' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardK. Balmer
Foul
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42' Fleetwood Town Goal · Missed PenaltyE. Ennis · Assist: E. Ennis
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45'+2 Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardH. Neal
Foul
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46' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: Clinton Mola · On: R. De Havilland
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53' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Harrison · On: Joe Quigley
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54' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Kilgour · On: T. Leigh
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54' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Rijks · On: Y. Akhamrich
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66' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal GoalJoe Quigley · Assist: Jack Sparkes
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67' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Davies · On: R. Coughlan
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67' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Bonds · On: J. Davies
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69' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardB. Young
Delay of game
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77' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardS. Forde
Diving
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83' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: Ched Evans · On: E. Osong
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83' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Forde · On: K. Thompson-Sommers
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84' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardJay Lynch
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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88' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4Off: Shaun Rooney · On: O. Devonport
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90'+6 Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardJ. Davies
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Fleetwood Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 58% | 67% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 265 | 338 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 154 | 225 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Joe Quigley's goal in the 66th minute provided Bristol Rovers with the lead they needed to secure the victory.
- ▸ Fleetwood Town's missed penalty by E. Ennis in the 42nd minute was a critical turning point, giving Bristol Rovers a psychological edge.