Match report
Swindon Town Defeats Bristol Rovers 3-0 in League Two Clash
Bristol Rovers
0–3
FT
Swindon Town
Dec 13, 2025
Swindon Town stunned the hosts, Bristol Rovers, with an impressive display to clinch a convincing 3-0 victory at the Memorial Stadium. Goals from J. Snowdon, O. Clarke, and A. Drinan secured three crucial points for Swindon as they capitalized on the setback that saw K. Lopata receive a red card for Bristol Rovers in the 36th minute.
Key Facts
- • Swindon Town defeated Bristol Rovers 3-0 at League Two Memorial Stadium.
- • J. Snowdon opened the scoring for Swindon with a goal in the 16th minute.
- • O. Clarke extended the lead from an assist by F. Munroe, scoring in the 28th minute.
- • A. Drinan scored the third goal and received a red card for simulation in the 58th minute.
- • K. Lopata was sent off for Bristol Rovers in the 36th minute.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Southwood (G)
- 12 T. Lockyer (D)
- 35 K. Lopata (D)
- 5 A. Kilgour (D)
- 6 C. Mola (D)
- 14 J. Cotterill (M)
- 22 K. Conteh (M)
- 24 A. Chang (M)
- 7 S. Forde (F)
- 29 F. Cavegn (F)
- 10 R. Sotiriou (F)
Substitutes
- 13 B. Young
- 3 J. Sparkes
- 4 T. Moore
- 11 L. Thomas
- 25 R. Howley
- 39 C. Morton
- 43 O. Dewsbury
Swindon Town
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Ripley (G)
- 6 J. Ball (D)
- 22 J. Knight-Lebel (D)
- 3 F. Mabete (D)
- 19 J. Snowdon (M)
- 7 T. Nichols (M)
- 8 O. Clarke (M)
- 18 G. Kilkenny (M)
- 26 F. Munroe (M)
- 28 O. Palmer (F)
- 23 A. Drinan (F)
Substitutes
- 12 L. Ward
- 5 W. Wright
- 9 P. Glatzel
- 11 J. Tabor
- 31 B. Bodin
- 33 J. McGregor
- 44 D. Oldaker
Timeline
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16' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalJ. Snowdon
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27' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow CardS. Forde
Foul
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28' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalO. Clarke · Assist: F. Munroe
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33' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalA. Drinan · Assist: J. Snowdon
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34' Swindon Town Card · Yellow CardA. Drinan
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36' Bristol Rovers Card · Red CardK. Lopata
Foul
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46' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Sotiriou · On: Jack Sparkes
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46' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Forde · On: T. Moore
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46' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Cavegn · On: C. Morton
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58' Swindon Town Card · Yellow CardA. Drinan
Simulation
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58' Swindon Town Card · Red CardA. Drinan
Simulation
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65' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Cotterill · On: O. Dewsbury
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68' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Palmer · On: P. Glatzel
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68' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Mabete · On: D. Oldaker
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76' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Kilgour · On: R. Howley
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77' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Nichols · On: B. Bodin
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77' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Snowdon · On: Joel McGregor
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80' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Ball · On: J. Tabor
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol Rovers | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 18 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 332 | 374 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 6 |
| xG | 1.37 | 1.32 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 209 | 269 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 12 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by J. Snowdon gave Swindon Town a strong start and boosted their confidence, setting the tone of the match.
- ▸ K. Lopata's red card in the 36th minute altered the dynamics of the game, allowing Swindon to dominate with numerical superiority.