Fleetwood and Doncaster played out a 0-0 Sky Bet League One draw that does neither side’s chances of escaping the drop much good.It was perhaps no surprise that clear-cut openings were scarce, as Fleetwood had lost their previous five games and Doncaster came to Highbury as the division’s lowest scorers.The visitors’ best chance came five minutes before the break, Jordy Hiwula ...Full Story »

Northampton have been assessing the fitness of defensive duo Shaun McWilliams and Ali Koiki ahead of Saturday’s clash with fellow promotion hopefuls Bristol Rovers.McWilliams missed Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Stevenage with a knee injury he sustained in last Saturday’s defeat at Carlisle.Former Rovers defender Koiki, meanwhile, was forced off in the 26th minute of that midweek vict...Full Story »

Elliot Anderson’s second-half goal was enough to give Bristol Rovers a 1-0 home win over Colchester and lift them into the League Two play-off zone.The young midfielder, on loan from Newcastle, struck with a fierce right-footed shot from the left side of the box after 49 minutes to settle a closely-fought contest.Colchester contributed plenty and attacked with menace in the second half, wi...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers could be boosted by the return of forward Sam Nicholson for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Colchester.Nicholson has been out since the defeat to Newport earlier this month to rest a leg injury but manager Joey Barton said last week the 27-year-old was days away from a return.Left-back Trevor Clarke is also back into contention following a groin problem and was an unused substit...Full Story »

Jamie Barjonas scored twice as cinch League Two leaders Kelty Hearts consolidated their place at the top of the table with a 3-1 win over Albion Rovers.Leading scorer Nathan Austin gave the hosts a flying start at New Central Park when he slotted home his 17th league goal inside the opening minute.Midfielder Barjonas doubled the lead in the 36th minute before Callum Wilson got Rovers back in it ...Full Story »

Raith Rovers ended their 11-game winless streak in the cinch Championship as they edged a 1-0 win over Queen of the South at Palmerston Park.The visitors headed into the game under pressure to turn their ailing season around on the back of last week’s dismal 4-0 defeat to Ayr.And a messy 21st-minute effort from Matej Poplatnik proved enough for the visitors to halt their slide away from pr...Full Story »

Brilliant first-half goals from Aaron Collins and Elliot Anderson set play-off hopefuls Bristol Rovers on course for a 3-0 win over Harrogate at the Memorial Stadium.Having been second best for the first half-hour, the home side struck twice in thrilling fashion before the break, Collins finding the top corner with a 25-yard drive to open the scoring in the 33rd minute.Six minutes later on-loan ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers have no new injury concerns heading into their Sky Bet League Two clash with Harrogate.The weekend’s game could come too soon for winger Sam Nicholson, who missed the 2-1 win over Crawley in midweek.Striker Leon Clarke has been missing through injury for Rovers’ last two league games and will most likely sit out for Harrogate’s visit.Defender Alfie Kilgour and mi...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without Adam Clayton for their clash with Gillingham.The midfielder was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card in the 4-0 defeat to Cheltenham at the weekend.Cameron John is still expected to be sidelined with a back injury.John Bostock is also out as he recovers from an ankle injury.Gillingham midfielder Daniel Phillips will be unavailable for the trip to south Yorkshi...Full Story »

Joey Barton was delighted at the way his Bristol Rovers side revived their play-off hopes with a hard-fought 2-1 Sky Bet League Two victory at Crawley.Manager Barton was critical of the display in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Newport  but admitted this was just the kind of reaction he was looking for.A goal in each half from former Crawley youth player Harry Anderson and top scorer Aaron ...Full Story »

Goals from Harry Anderson and Aaron Collins revived Bristol Rovers’ play-off hopes as they beat Crawley 2-1.Rovers had won one of their last three games but victory moved them within two points of the play-off places.Substitute Jake Hessenthaler pulled a 69th-minute goal back for Crawley, who have now won only two of their last 13 home matches.Rovers boss Joey Barton went into the game dem...Full Story »

Crawley striker Tom Nichols remains doubtful for the home game against his former club Bristol Rovers.Nichols, Crawley’s joint-leading scorer this season, missed Saturday’s goalless home draw against Scunthorpe through injury and will be assessed.Striker Aramide Oteh and midfielder James Tilley, who sustained a serious head injury in last month’s home defeat to Hartlepool, are ...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry has warned the club’s supporters not to get carried away after a 1-0 home win over local rivals Bristol Rovers saw them climb to fourth in Sky Bet League Two.James Waite’s stunning long-range effort on 33 minutes secured a first league double over Rovers since the 1982-83 season and put the Welsh side in a strong position as they bid to reach the third ...Full Story »

Michael Duff hailed his front pairing of Alfie May and Kion Etete after Cheltenham thrashed 10-man Doncaster 4-0.Former Rovers forward May netted two of them to make it 20 for the season in league and cup, with Ben Williams and Mattie Pollock also on target for the Robins at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.“When we won the league last year and Alfie only scored nine, you wonder if he’s a 20-...Full Story »

Alfie May netted twice against his former club to help Cheltenham to a comfortable 4-0 home win over 10-man Doncaster.May continued his rich vein of scoring form with a well-struck free-kick from 20 yards in the 16th minute.Callum Wright, Will Boyle and Kion Etete had already gone close for the hosts and it was no surprise when they doubled their lead through Ben Williams’ first goal for t...Full Story »

Sean Long could feature as Cheltenham host Doncaster in Sky Bet League One.The defender, who is being eased back after a month out, was an unused substitute against Crewe last week but is now fully fit.Ellis Chapman is back in training but not yet ready to return while Conor Thomas could be involved before too long.Charlie Brown and George Lloyd remain on the sidelines.Captain Tom Anderson could...Full Story »

James Clarke will be unavailable for Newport as they prepare to face Bristol Rovers on Saturday.The 32-year-old defender was given his marching orders when he was shown a second yellow card in the 84th minute of their 1-1 draw with league leaders Forest Green.County boss James Rowberry faces a defensive injury crisis, with Priestley Farquharson (knee) ruled out for the season and Josh Pask (hams...Full Story »

Mark Cooper was left seething by two key decisions that went against his Barrow battlers on a wintry night at the Memorial Stadium.A magnificent Antony Evans strike from 25 yards on 82 minutes kept Rovers moving towards the League Two play-off zone.But Cooper, again watching from the stands because of suspension, insisted referee David Rock was wrong to send off Niall Canavan on 32 minutes for p...Full Story »

Antony Evans fired a spectacular long-range winner as Bristol Rovers maintained their rise towards the League Two play-off zone with a 1-0 home win over 10-man Barrow.The visitors were up against it from the 32nd minute when Leon Clarke was pulled down from behind when clear on goal by last man Niall Canavan, who was shown a straight red card.James Belshaw had made an early save from Oliver Bank...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers will be hoping Sam Finley is available for Tuesday’s visit of Barrow.The midfielder came off at half-time during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Exeter having been suffering with a viral infection leading into the game.Nick Anderton was an unused substitute having had the same illness but should also be in contention.Jon Nolan is in full training and could be in line to make ...Full Story »