Walsall 2-1 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 2-1 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 11) on Sat, 4 Oct 2025 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Aaron Pressley 69', Aaron Pressley 78'. Bristol Rovers goals: Fabrizio Cavegn 27'. Expected goals: 0.76-0.75. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Aaron Pressley (8.7).
Match report
Walsall beat Bristol Rovers 2-1
Walsall came from behind to beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday 4 October in the League Two.
Fabrizio Cavegn put Bristol Rovers ahead on 27' (0-1), Aaron Pressley levelled for Walsall on 69' (1-1) and added another on 78' (2-1).
Walsall had 33% of the ball, shots were 6-6 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.76-0.75.
Aaron Pressley (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 8,003. Referee: Stephen Martin.
Match stats
| Walsall | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| Total shots | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 21 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 130 (60%) | 345 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 6 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 6 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Myles Roberts, Harrison Burke, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Connor Barrett, Ryan Finnigan, Lewis Warrington, Charlie Lakin, Vincent Harper, Aaron Pressley, Daniel Kanu
Bristol Rovers (4-4-2): Luke Southwood, Macauley Southam-Hales, Kacper Lopata, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Alfie Chang, Joshua McEachran, Bryant Bilongo, Luke Thomas, Ellis Harrison, Fabrizio Cavegn
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Alfie Chang (Bristol Rovers)
- 27' · Goal · Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
- 39' · Yellow card · Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Ryan Finnigan (Walsall)
- 46' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Lewis Warrington (Walsall)
- 57' · Substitution · Priestley Farquharson for Harrison Burke (Walsall)
- 65' · Substitution · Jamie Jellis for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 67' · Substitution · Kamil Conteh for Joshua McEachran (Bristol Rovers)
- 69' · Goal · Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 75' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 77' · Substitution · Ruel Sotiriou for Bryant Bilongo (Bristol Rovers)
- 78' · Goal · Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 83' · Yellow card · Jack Sparkes (Bristol Rovers)
- 84' · Yellow card · Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
- 87' · Substitution · Freddie Issaka for Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 88' · Substitution · Ollie Dewsbury for Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Evan Weir (Walsall)
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Brandon Comley (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1995: Walsall 11, draws 9, Bristol Rovers 10.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Bristol Rovers?
Walsall won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 4 Oct 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 4 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Bristol Rovers?
In 30 league meetings since 1995: Walsall 11 wins, 9 draws, Bristol Rovers 10 wins (goals 39-40).