Accrington Stanley beat Bristol Rovers

Accrington Stanley triumphed over Bristol Rovers, 6x1, on Tuesday, in game related to round 8. To this Matchday, Accrington's team came from a draw, and Bristol's team came from a defeat. Dion Charles made a great performance with 3 goals.In this game setting a new record for shots on target (16) this season.

 Joe Pritchard opened the score after 8 minutes, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. In the 11th minute, Sam Nicholson struck for Bristol Rovers, with a left-foot strike. After 12 minutes, Dion Charles fired home Accrington Stanley's second goal, with a right-foot strike from outside the box, assisted by Séamus Conneely. With 17 minutes on the clock, Dion Charles struck for John Coleman's team, with a left-foot shot, after a pass from Nathan Baxter. After 28 minutes, Colby Bishop struck for Accrington's team, from a corner, laid on by Sean McConville.

After 48 minutes, Colby Bishop struck for Accrington Stanley, with a left-foot strike. With 70 minutes on the clock, Dion Charles completed the hat-trick, with a right-foot strike inside the box, with Paul Smyth making the assist. Dion Charles is on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games scoring.

After the result Accrington Stanley is 5th in the table, 15 points, while Bristol Rovers occupy 12th place, 11 points. With regard to the next fixture, John Coleman's team will play at home against Northampton Town, whilst Paul Tisdale's team visit Fleetwood Town.