Bristol Rovers 2-0 Walsall
Updated
Bristol Rovers won: Bristol Rovers 2-0 Walsall in the League Two (Round 26) on Tue, 3 Feb 2026 at Memorial Stadium, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Bristol Rovers goals: Yusuf Akhamrich 61', Kofi Balmer 64'. Expected goals: 1.28-0.76. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Kofi Balmer (8.7).
Match report
Bristol Rovers beat Walsall 2-0
Bristol Rovers beat Walsall 2-0 at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday 3 February in the League Two.
Yusuf Akhamrich put Bristol Rovers ahead on 61' (1-0) and Kofi Balmer made it 2-0 on 64'.
Bristol Rovers had 47% of the ball, shots were 10-15 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.28-0.76.
Kofi Balmer (Bristol Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 6,297. Referee: Alex Chilowicz.
Match stats
| Bristol Rovers | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.28 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 215 (65%) | 245 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Brad Young, Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Ryan De Havilland, Clinton Mola, Shaqai Forde, Yusuf Akhamrich, Ellis Harrison, Fabrizio Cavegn
Walsall (3-5-2): Myles Roberts, Priestley Farquharson, Aden Flint, Harrison Burke, Connor Barrett, Courtney Clarke, Alfie Chang, Alexander Pattison, Mason Hancock, Daniel Kanu, Albert Adomah
Key events
- 43' · Yellow card · Jack Sparkes (Bristol Rovers)
- 59' · Yellow card · Alexander Pattison (Walsall)
- 61' · Goal · Yusuf Akhamrich (Bristol Rovers)
- 64' · Goal · Kofi Balmer (Bristol Rovers)
- 66' · Substitution · Aaron Pressley for Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 67' · Substitution · Charlie Lakin for Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 67' · Substitution · Rico Richards for Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
- 83' · Substitution · Joel Senior for Yusuf Akhamrich (Bristol Rovers)
- 87' · Substitution · Mees Rijks for Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Taylor Moore for Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1995: Bristol Rovers 10, draws 9, Walsall 11.
Questions
Who won Bristol Rovers vs Walsall?
Bristol Rovers won, 2-0 (League Two) on Tue, 3 Feb 2026.
When and where is Bristol Rovers vs Walsall?
Tue, 3 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Memorial Stadium, Bristol, Gloucestershire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Bristol Rovers and Walsall?
In 30 league meetings since 1995: Bristol Rovers 10 wins, 9 draws, Walsall 11 wins (goals 40-39).