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Goal-Filled Thriller in Bristol: Plymouth Edges Out Bristol Rovers
Bristol, England – A thrilling match at the Memorial Stadium saw Plymouth Argyle emerge victorious over Bristol Rovers in a Round of 16 EFL Trophy clash. The game, played in Bristol on January 13, 2026, ended with a score favoring Plymouth.
The match started at a frenetic pace. In the 2nd minute, C. Watts opened the scoring for Plymouth, assisted by X. Amaechi. However, Bristol Rovers responded strongly. S. Forde equalized in the 21st minute, assisted by F. Cavegn, who then put his team ahead in the 39th minute, assisted by K. Conteh.
The second half was a goal-scoring festival for Plymouth. B. Galloway equalized in the 46th minute, assisted by R. Curtis, who proved to be a key figure in playmaking. L. Tolaj put Plymouth ahead in the 50th minute, again assisted by Curtis. Although L. Thomas of Bristol Rovers reduced the deficit in the 61st minute, Plymouth sealed their victory in added time with a goal from A. Pepple in the 90th minute, also assisted by R. Curtis.
The match was characterized by high intensity, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams (19 for Plymouth and 9 for Bristol Rovers) and the five yellow cards shown (two for Plymouth and three for Bristol Rovers). Bristol Rovers dominated possession with 58%, while Plymouth showed greater effectiveness in their shots, with 16 attempts at goal compared to Bristol Rovers’ 15.
Substitutions plymouth: at minute 46 M. Sorinola came in and B. Galloway went out., at minute 59 C. Watts came in and A. Pepple went out., at minute 72 B. Wiredu came in and J. Ralls went out., at minute 82 X. Amaechi came in and J. Paterson went out.
Substitutions bristol rovers: at minute 75 I. Hutchinson came in and R. De Havilland went out., at minute 82 L. Thomas came in and E. Harrison went out., at minute 83 J. Senior came in and K. Balmer went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bristol Rovers
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