Lincoln City beat Bristol Rovers in a close win on Saturday, 0x1, in the match for the 42nd round. Before this Matchday, Joey Barton's team came from a draw, and Michael Appleton's team came from a win.
In the 16th minute, Anthony Scully scored Lincoln City's only goal of the game, with a right-foot strike inside the box, assisted by Brennan Johnson. With 36 minutes on the clock, Bristol Rovers saw Ed Upson expelled with a direct red card
After the result Lincoln City is 4th in the table, 72 points, while Bristol Rovers occupy 23rd place, 38 points. Next up, Michael Appleton's team will play away against Burton Albion. Meanwhile, Joey Barton's team will play at home against MK Dons.
Bristol Rovers | Lincoln City | |||
7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
7 | 7 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Tackles Won | 3 | 8 |
8 | 7 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
8 | 37 | Total Passes | 63 | 7 |
8 | 24 | Passes Completed | 44 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |