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Bristol Rovers Dominate Possession But Fail to Break Down Oldham
Bristol, Gloucestershire – In a match played at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol Rovers were unable to overcome Oldham Athletic, despite dominating possession with 62%. The game, corresponding to the fourth matchday of the 2025 League Two season, was officiated by James Oldham.
The Rovers generated 12 shots, 5 of which were on target, but a lack of clinical finishing prevented them from translating their dominance into goals. Oldham, on the other hand, also had 12 shots, but only one found its way towards the Rovers’ goal.
The match was punctuated by a series of cautions. Bristol Rovers received three yellow cards, while two Oldham players were booked. A total of 26 fouls were committed during the game, 14 by Bristol Rovers and 12 by Oldham. Despite the intensity of the game, no players were sent off. Bristol Rovers attempted to capitalize on their dominance with 4 corner kicks, compared to just 1 for Oldham.
Substitutions bristol rovers: at minute 46 R. Sotiriou came in and L. Thomas went out., at minute 62 R. Howley came in and I. Hutchinson went out., at minute 67 F. Cavegn came in and E. Harrison went out., at minute 82 K. Lopata came in and T. Moore went out.
Substitutions oldham: at minute 74 J. Hawkes came in and L. Hannant went out., at minute 83 J. Quigley came in and K. Harratt went out., at minute 83 K. Drummond came in and K. Morris went out., at minute 90 K. Morris came in and O. Hammond went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bristol Rovers
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