Match report

Bromley Stuns Bristol Rovers 3-2 in League Two

Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
2–3
FT
Bromley
Bromley
Dec 26, 2025

Bristol Rovers took an early two-goal lead through Jack Sparkes and F. Cavegn, but Bromley mounted a late comeback to secure victory with goals from N. Kabamba, B. Thompson (2). Bristol Rovers were left reeling after S. Forde's dismissal in the second half, allowing Bromley to dominate the latter stages of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bristol Rovers 2–3 Bromley
  • • Jack Sparkes and F. Cavegn scored for Bristol Rovers
  • • N. Kabamba opened scoring for Bromley (68')
  • • S. Forde received a red card in the second half for Bristol Rovers
  • • B. Thompson scored twice for Bromley, including an injury-time winner

Lineups

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Southwood (G)
  • 4 T. Moore (D)
  • 5 A. Kilgour (D)
  • 6 C. Mola (D)
  • 3 J. Sparkes (D)
  • 20 J. McEachran (M)
  • 22 K. Conteh (M)
  • 14 J. Cotterill (M)
  • 7 S. Forde (F)
  • 29 F. Cavegn (F)
  • 11 L. Thomas (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Young
  • 10 R. Sotiriou
  • 12 T. Lockyer
  • 24 A. Chang
  • 27 B. Bilongo
  • 28 S. Negru
  • 43 O. Dewsbury

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Smith (G)
  • 26 M. Ifill (D)
  • 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 3 D. Elerewe (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 18 C. Whitely (M)
  • 7 B. Krauhaus
  • 16 W. Hondermarck (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 9 M. Cheek (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Long
  • 6 K. Cameron
  • 8 B. Thompson
  • 14 N. Kabamba
  • 20 J. Arthurs
  • 22 L. Samuel
  • 31 B. Ilunga

Timeline

  1. Bristol Rovers
    12' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    S. Forde

    Foul

  2. Bristol Rovers
    34' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    Jack Sparkes · Assist: J. McEachran
  3. Bristol Rovers
    40' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Cavegn · Assist: K. Conteh
  4. Bristol Rovers
    46' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cotterill

    Foul

  5. Bromley
    46' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Whitely · On: N. Kabamba
  6. Bromley
    46' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Hondermarck · On: J. Arthurs
  7. Bristol Rovers
    53' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    S. Forde

    Foul

  8. Bristol Rovers
    53' Bristol Rovers Card · Red Card
    S. Forde

    Foul

  9. Bristol Rovers
    62' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Cotterill · On: B. Bilongo
  10. Bromley
    68' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Kabamba · Assist: Deji Elerewe
  11. Bromley
    70' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    N. Kabamba

    Foul

  12. Bristol Rovers
    75' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kilgour · On: Tom Lockyer
  13. Bristol Rovers
    75' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luke Thomas · On: O. Dewsbury
  14. Bromley
    79' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Krauhaus · On: B. Thompson
  15. Bromley
    79' Bromley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ifill · On: B. Ilunga
  16. Bromley
    81' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Thompson · Assist: I. Odutayo
  17. Bristol Rovers
    90'+4 Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    F. Cavegn

    Foul

  18. Bromley
    90' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Thompson

Match Stats

Stat Bristol Rovers Bromley
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 50% 55%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 291 301
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 0.93 2.36
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 146 167
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a dramatic turn when S. Forde was shown a red card (53'), leaving Bristol Rovers with 10 men.
  • ▸ Bromley capitalized on their numerical advantage, scoring three consecutive goals to overturn the deficit and secure victory.