- Date:14 Jan 2012
- Kick-off:15:00
- Venue:The Memorial Stadium
- Attendance:5,082
Live Commentary
- 93mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Eliot Richards on Scott Neilson. Eliot Richards is cautioned. (Bristol Rovers) makes a substitution, with Byron Anthony coming on for Eliot Richards. The ball is crossed by David Hunt, Headed effort from inside the area by Scott Neilson misses to the right of the target.
- 92mins
Dannie Bulman is penalised for a handball. Michael Poke takes the free kick.
- 90mins
Scott Neilson produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes wide left of the goal.
- 90mins
Centre by Josh Simpson, Eliot Richards manages to make a clearance.
- 86mins
The ball is sent over by Craig Stanley, clearance by Scott Shearer.
- 86mins
Foul by Scott Neilson on Dan Woodards, free kick awarded. The referee shows Scott Neilson a yellow card. Free kick crossed right-footed by Craig Stanley, clearance by Tyrone Barnett.
- 85mins
The ball is sent over by Chris Zebroski, clearance by Pablo Mills.
- 83mins
Short corner taken by Hope Akpan from the right by-line, Gary Sawyer makes a clearance.
- 81mins
Foul by Chris Zebroski on Dannie Bulman, free kick awarded. David Hunt takes the free kick. Caution for Chris Zebroski.
- 81mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Scott Neilson, clearance by Craig Stanley.
- 78mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Tyrone Barnett on Michael Poke. Direct free kick taken by Michael Poke.
- 78mins
The ball is crossed by Dean Howell, Gary Sawyer manages to make a clearance.
- 77mins
Lee Brown delivers the ball, clearance by Pablo Mills.
- 76mins
Matthew Tubbs is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Cian Bolger.
- 75mins
Scott Neilson produces a volleyed left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 74mins
The ball is delivered by Dean Howell, Aaron Downes makes a clearance.
- 73mins
Craig Stanley produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the left of the goal.
- 72mins
The ball is swung over by Dean Howell, clearance by Cian Bolger.
- 71mins
Scott McGleish on for Joe Anyinsah.
- 70mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Joe Anyinsah on Pablo Mills. Direct free kick taken by Scott Shearer.
- 69mins
Centre by Dannie Bulman, Shot by Matthew Tubbs. Comfortable save by Michael Poke.
- 67mins
Scott Neilson challenges Eliot Richards unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael Poke restarts play with the free kick.
- 66mins
Joe Anyinsah challenges Josh Simpson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott Shearer takes the free kick.
- 65mins
Effort on goal by Tyrone Barnett from just outside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.
- 65mins
The ball is crossed by Craig Stanley, Pablo Mills manages to make a clearance.
- 65mins
Eliot Richards produces a cross, Pablo Mills makes a clearance.
- 63mins
The ball is delivered by Dean Howell, Michael Poke makes a save.
- 61mins
A cross is delivered by Chris Zebroski, Pablo Mills makes a clearance.
- 59mins
Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Scott Neilson, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Aaron Downes by Tyrone Barnett. Michael Poke restarts play with the free kick.
- 59mins
Short corner worked by David Hunt.
- 59mins
Centre by Scott Neilson, Gary Sawyer manages to make a clearance.
- 57mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Matthew Tubbs by Cian Bolger. Free kick taken by Dean Howell. Cian Bolger is booked.
- 57mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Joe Anyinsah. Scott Shearer takes the free kick.
- 56mins
Scott Neilson is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Michael Poke takes the free kick.
- 56mins
Foul by Chris Zebroski on Claude Davis, free kick awarded. Pablo Mills restarts play with the free kick.
- 55mins
Hope Akpan comes on in place of Kyle McFadzean.
- 52mins
The ball is sent over by Dan Woodards, clearance by Claude Davis.
- 50mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Scott Neilson from the right by-line, clearance by Eliot Richards.
- 49mins
Joe Anyinsah challenges Pablo Mills unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott Shearer takes the direct free kick.
- 45mins
Matthew Tubbs has an effort at goal from 12 yards. Michael Poke makes a save.
- 45mins
Scott Neilson joins the action as a substitute, replacing Sergio Torres.
- 43mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Craig Stanley by Matthew Tubbs. Direct free kick taken by Michael Poke.
- 42mins
Eliot Richards is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Scott Shearer.
- 42mins
Pablo Mills gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Dan Woodards. Andy Dorman takes the direct free kick.
- 40mins
The ball is sent over by Sergio Torres, clearance made by Aaron Downes.
- 38mins
Tyrone Barnett delivers the ball, save made by Michael Poke.
- 38mins
Centre by Dean Howell, save made by Michael Poke.
- 37mins
Aaron Downes sends in a cross, Tyrone Barnett manages to make a clearance.
- 33mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Poke by Matthew Tubbs. Direct free kick taken by Michael Poke.
- 32mins
Centre by Dean Howell, Michael Poke makes a save.
- 31mins
Joe Anyinsah is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Scott Shearer restarts play with the free kick.
- 30mins
Sergio Torres gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Chris Zebroski. The ball is swung over by Joe Anyinsah, Header by Cian Bolger from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.
- 27mins
Dean Howell produces a cross, clearance by Cian Bolger.
- 26mins
Tyrone Barnett takes a shot. Save made by Michael Poke.
- 25mins
Lee Brown crosses the ball.
- 24mins
The ball is delivered by Chris Zebroski, Scott Shearer makes a save.
- 22mins
The ball is delivered by Lee Brown, clearance by Dean Howell.
- 22mins
The ball is delivered by Lee Brown, David Hunt manages to make a clearance.
- 21mins
Matthew Tubbs is penalised for a handball. Aaron Downes restarts play with the free kick.
- 20mins
Cian Bolger sends in a cross, David Hunt makes a clearance.
- 20mins
Claude Davis challenges Joe Anyinsah unfairly and gives away a free kick. Craig Stanley takes the free kick.
- 19mins
The ball is swung over by David Hunt, Kyle McFadzean takes a shot. Michael Poke makes a comfortable save.
- 19mins
Claude Davis fouled by Chris Zebroski, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Scott Shearer.
- 18mins
Matthew Tubbs gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Aaron Downes. Direct free kick taken by Michael Poke.
- 17mins
Dannie Bulman challenges Joe Anyinsah unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Craig Stanley.
- 15mins
Kyle McFadzean fouled by Chris Zebroski, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Scott Shearer.
- 15mins
Matthew Tubbs has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 13mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Joe Anyinsah by David Hunt. Craig Stanley takes the free kick.
- 12mins
Sergio Torres takes the inswinging corner, Chris Zebroski makes a clearance.
- 12mins
Dannie Bulman crosses the ball, clearance by Cian Bolger.
- 11mins
Pass corner from right by-line taken by Sergio Torres to centre.
- 10mins
Cian Bolger gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Tyrone Barnett. Direct free kick taken by Pablo Mills.
- 9mins
The offside flag is raised against Matthew Tubbs. Michael Poke takes the free kick.
- 8mins
Sergio Torres produces a cross, Michael Poke makes a save.
- 7mins
Corner taken left-footed by Sergio Torres to the near post, Andy Dorman manages to make a clearance.
- 6mins
Cian Bolger challenges Tyrone Barnett unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Dean Howell from left wing, clearance by Cian Bolger.
- 5mins
Joe Anyinsah has shot on goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 4mins
The ball is delivered by Craig Stanley, clearance by Claude Davis.
- 3mins
Josh Simpson sends in a cross, save by Michael Poke.
- 1mins
The ball is crossed by Dan Woodards, Scott Shearer makes a comfortable save.
Chris Zebroski gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Dean Howell. Direct free kick taken by Scott Shearer.
Match Preview
Harrold out for Pirates Bristol Rovers will be without injured striker Matt Harrold for their npower League Two clash with Crawley. Harrold is struggling with an ankle injury and has missed Rovers' last two matches. The Pirates' top scorer is likely to be sidelined for another fortnight, meaning young forward Eliot Richards will have to lead the line at the Memorial Stadium. Caretaker manager Shaun North will be missing another attacking option in Mustapha Carayol, who is currently out of action with a groin problem, while midfielder Matt Gill is also a doubt. Gary Sawyer sustained a head injury in the 2-1 victory at Hereford on Tuesday night and North is waiting on news of the defender's fitness ahead of Saturday's clash with the league leaders. Defender Adam Virgo (knee ligaments) and midfielder Wayne Brown (ankle) remain long-term absentees. High-flying Crawley should be unchanged for the trip. Boss Steve Evans has a fully-fit squad to choose from and named his strongest line-up for last weekend's FA Cup win over Rovers' neighbours Bristol City. Crawley this week turned down a bid of #400,000 for star striker Matt Tubbs so he will continue to lead the line. Tubbs' 17th goal of the season secured Town's 1-0 win over the Championship Robins. Evans received a further boost this week when defender Claude Davis signed a new 18-month contract. Crawley beat off interest from Championship and League One clubs to retain the 32-year-old Jamaican centre-half, who arrived on a short-term deal in September after leaving Crystal Palace.
Bristol Rovers
Crawley Town
- Michael Poke
- Dan Woodards
- Aaron Downes
- Cian Bolger
- Gary Sawyer
- Craig Stanley
- Andy Dorman
- Lee Brown
- Eliot Richards
- Joe Anyinsah
- Chris Zebroski
- SUBS
- Lance Cronin
- Michael Smith
- Scott McGleish
- Byron Anthony
- Kayne McLaggon
Home
Away
- Scott Shearer
- David Hunt
- Pablo Mills
- Claude Davis
- Dean Howell
- Sergio Torres
- Dannie Bulman
- Kyle McFadzean
- Josh Simpson
- Tyrone Barnett
- Matthew Tubbs
- SUBS
- Michel Kuipers
- Hope Akpan
- John Akinde
- Charlie Wassmer
- Scott Neilson
Match Report
Rovers hold Crawley in dire stalemate Managerless Bristol Rovers turned in a much-improved defensive display under caretaker manager Shaun North to hold League Two leaders Crawley to a goalless draw. The best chances of a dour game came in the second half, with Rovers goalkeeper Michael Poke making the most testing save of all from Matt Tubbs' 47th-minute shot. Chris Zebroski and Craig Stanley shot narrowly wide for the home side but there was little to trouble Crawley keeper Scott Shearer upon his return to his old club. The first half was a dire spectacle as both sides struggled to come to terms with an uneven pitch and defences dominated. Joe Anyinsah went close for Rovers with an early shot and might have had a penalty when he appeared to be pushed in the back by Pablo Mills. At the other end there was barely a shot to test home keeper Poke and the eventual outcome was a fair one with chances very few and far between.
Form Guide
- DLLLLW
- Bristol Rovers
- VS
- Crawley Town WWDLWD
Last Meetings
- Crawley Town
- 4 - 1
- Bristol Rovers
- 03/09/2011
Top Scorers
Bristol Rovers
- M Harrold 7
- S McGleish 5
- J Anyinsah 4
- L Brown 4
- C Bolger 2
- B Anthony 1
- C Zebroski 1
- D Woodards 1
- M Carayol 1
- E Richards 1
Crawley Town
- T Barnett 12
- M Tubbs 7
- D Howell 3
- D Bulman 2
- C Davis 2
- S Torres 2
- J Simpson 2
- B Smith 1
- K McFadzean 1
- H Akpan 1
- C Wassmer 1
Goals
Bristol Rovers
- Total goals 80
- Goals per game 32
- 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 4 (For) 6 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 3 (For) 8 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 2 (For) 7 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 4 (For) 7 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Crawley Town
- Total goals 95
- Goals per game 47
- 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 9 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 6 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
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