York 3-2 Bristol Rovers
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York won: York 3-2 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 1) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at LNER Community Stadium, York, North Yorkshire. York goals: Alex Newby 60', Harry Boyes 63', Harry Boyes 80'. Bristol Rovers goals: Clinton Mola 30', Tommy Leigh 78' (pen). Expected goals: 1.93-1.83. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Harry Boyes (9.1).
Match report
York beat Bristol Rovers 3-2
York came from behind to beat Bristol Rovers 3-2 at LNER Community Stadium on Saturday 15 August in the League Two.
Clinton Mola put Bristol Rovers ahead on 30' (0-1), Alex Newby levelled for York on 60' (1-1), Harry Boyes restored York's lead on 63' (2-1), Tommy Leigh levelled for Bristol Rovers from the penalty spot on 78' (2-2) and Harry Boyes restored York's lead on 80' (3-2).
York had 70% of the ball, shots were 16-13 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.93-1.83.
Harry Boyes (York City) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 8,156. Referee: Tom Nield.
Match stats
| York | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.93 | 1.83 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 22 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 496 (87%) | 162 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 9 |
Lineups
York (3-4-3): Alfie McNally, Morgan Williams, Zak Johnson, Mark Kitching, Joe Felix, Oliver Banks, Alex Hunt, Harry Boyes, Joe Grey, Dipo Akinyemi, Ollie Pearce
Bristol Rovers (3-4-1-2): Brad Young, Keenan Gough, Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Macauley Southam-Hales, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Jack Sparkes, Shaqai Forde, Fabrizio Cavegn, Joe Quigley
Key events
- 30' · Goal · Clinton Mola (Bristol Rovers)
- 43' · Substitution · Alex Newby for Dipo Akinyemi (York)
- 60' · Goal · Alex Newby (York)
- 61' · Substitution · Tommy Leigh for Richard Smallwood (Bristol Rovers)
- 63' · Goal · Harry Boyes (York)
- 68' · Substitution · Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny for Joe Quigley (Bristol Rovers)
- 69' · Substitution · Arthur Read for Alex Hunt (York)
- 70' · Yellow card · Oliver Banks (York)
- 78' · Yellow card · Morgan Williams (York)
- 78' · Goal · Tommy Leigh (Bristol Rovers)
- 80' · Goal · Harry Boyes (York)
- 83' · Substitution · Zech Medley for Harry Boyes (York)
- 85' · Substitution · Bobby Kamwa for Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 1993: York 8, draws 6, Bristol Rovers 11.
Questions
Who won York vs Bristol Rovers?
York won, 3-2 (League Two) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026.
When and where is York vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at LNER Community Stadium, York, North Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between York and Bristol Rovers?
In 25 league meetings since 1993: York 8 wins, 6 draws, Bristol Rovers 11 wins (goals 29-36).