Exeter 3-1 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Exeter won: Exeter 3-1 Bristol Rovers in the League One (Round 22) on Thu, 26 Dec 2024 at St James Park, Exeter, Devon. Exeter goals: Jack Fitzwater 72', Millenic Alli 78', Jake Richards 90'+6. Bristol Rovers goals: Promise Omochere 61'. Expected goals: 1.58-2.16. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Jack Fitzwater (8.3).
Match report
Exeter beat Bristol Rovers 3-1
Exeter came from behind to beat Bristol Rovers 3-1 at St James Park on Thursday 26 December in the League One.
Promise Omochere put Bristol Rovers ahead on 61' (0-1), Jack Fitzwater levelled for Exeter on 72' (1-1), Millenic Alli restored Exeter's lead on 78' (2-1) and Jake Richards made it 3-1 on 90+6'.
Exeter had 53% of the ball, shots were 14-15 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.58-2.16. Bristol Rovers created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jack Fitzwater (Exeter City) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,192. Referee: Tom Reeves.
Match stats
| Exeter | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.58 | 2.16 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 26 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 326 (80%) | 286 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 11 |
Lineups
Exeter (3-4-3): Joe Whitworth, Jack McMillan, Jack Fitzwater, Edward Francis, Caleb Watts, Ryan Woods, Kevin McDonald, Ilmari Niskanen, Millenic Alli, Demetri Mitchell, Josh Magennis
Bristol Rovers (3-4-2-1): Joshua Griffiths, James Wilson, Connor Taylor, Clinton Mola, Joel Senior, Luke Thomas, Jamie Lindsay, Kamil Conteh, Shaqai Forde, Promise Omochere, Isaac Hutchinson
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Ilmari Niskanen (Exeter)
- 30' · Yellow card · Kamil Conteh (Bristol Rovers)
- 44' · Yellow card · Kevin McDonald (Exeter)
- 61' · Goal · Promise Omochere (Bristol Rovers)
- 67' · Substitution · Kamari Doyle for Demetri Mitchell (Exeter)
- 67' · Substitution · Jake Richards for Kevin McDonald (Exeter)
- 68' · Yellow card · Jamie Lindsay (Bristol Rovers)
- 72' · Goal · Jack Fitzwater (Exeter)
- 74' · Substitution · Scott Sinclair for Joel Senior (Bristol Rovers)
- 74' · Substitution · Taylor Moore for Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 76' · Substitution · Vincent Harper for Caleb Watts (Exeter)
- 78' · Goal · Millenic Alli (Exeter)
- 81' · Substitution · Gatlin O'Donkor for Jamie Lindsay (Bristol Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Luke McCormick for Promise Omochere (Bristol Rovers)
- 82' · Substitution · Chris Martin for Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Ben Purrington for Ryan Woods (Exeter)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Jake Richards (Exeter)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 1993: Exeter 10, draws 8, Bristol Rovers 7.
Questions
Who won Exeter vs Bristol Rovers?
Exeter won, 3-1 (League One) on Thu, 26 Dec 2024.
When and where is Exeter vs Bristol Rovers?
Thu, 26 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at St James Park, Exeter, Devon, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Exeter and Bristol Rovers?
In 25 league meetings since 1993: Exeter 10 wins, 8 draws, Bristol Rovers 7 wins (goals 32-27).