Match Report
Cambridge United, 3rd with 82 points, sat 20 points above Bristol Rovers (14th, 62). Bristol Rovers had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 2nd in the league over the last five rounds against 14th overall. Per game in the league, Cambridge United were scoring 1.43 and conceding 0.72, Bristol Rovers 1.22 and 1.41, against a competition average of 1.29 goals per team per game.
From the last five rounds, Cambridge United held 12 points of 15 and Bristol Rovers 6.
Across 12 recorded meetings, Cambridge United have 2 wins to Bristol Rovers's 9, with 1 draw, at 2.5 goals per meeting.
The venue was Abbey Stadium in Cambridge, with room for 10,847 spectators.
Goal scorers
Cambridge United: Ben Knight (33'), Ben Knight (56'), Kelland Watts (79') · Bristol Rovers: Joe Quigley (45')
Key stats
Possession: Cambridge United 47% · Bristol Rovers 53% · Total shots: 10-10 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 6-2